Thursday September 26 at 6:30 at 41 W Main Street
The lecture will traverse historical epochs and geographical landscapes, revealing how dolls serve as both mirrors and influencers of cultural norms, societal expectations, and evolving notions of identity. Discussion how dolls are miniature companions of the imagination, a conduit for transmitting social values and the depiction of cultures aesthetics. More than just playthings, special objects are intertwined in human history through the materials involved, the unique innovations in their creation, and the roles they represented. It will be a thought-provoking journey through the doll world that both reflects and molds the societies from which they emerge.
Brayton Price recently earned a master’s degree in public history at Central Connecticut State University. He is a museum educator at Noah Webster House and assistant researcher for Coltsville National Historic Park. His recent historical interests and personal subject of study is the history of childhood and youth culture, where he examines society’s definition and interpretation of growing up. He lives in Vernon, Connecticut, with his wife Gillian, and their dog, Bowie.
Coming in October!
We are jam packed with things in October. Dolltober, our doll exhibit in partnership with the White Oaks Doll Club will be on display at the Andrews Homestead on Sundays in October, reservations are not required. Chek back for hours in September,
The second round of cemetary tours will also kick off on Saturdays in October with an additional tour on Sunday, October 13th. Registration is required and will open on September 11th. Stay tuned for details as the time gets closer.