Deerfield, Mass. (June 8, 2015)---From the Shakers to the Transcendentalists, the idea of forming utopian societies in the 19th century were dreams that were realized by several communities in New England. Historic Deerfield's Summer Lecture Series, "Utopian Dreams in 19th Century New England" will focus on the utopian societies in New England and their impact on the communities they inhabited. The three lectures, which are free and open to the public, will take place on Thursday evenings, July 9, 16, and 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Deerfield Community Center, 16 Memorial Street, Deerfield, Mass.
2015 Summer Lecture Series Schedule:
Thursday, July 9: "Shakers, Anti-Shakers and the Utopian Dream," Elizabeth De Wolfe, Professor of History, Chair, University of New England
Thursday, July 16: "Walden as Utopia," Robert Gross, Draper Professor of Early American History, University of Connecticut
Thursday, July 23: "The Northampton Community and New England Utopianism in the 1840s"
Christopher Clark, Professor and Department Head, Department of History, University of Connecticut
About Historic Deerfield, Inc.
Historic Deerfield, Inc., is dedicated to the heritage and preservation of Deerfield, Massachusetts, and the Connecticut River Valley. Its museums and programs provide today's audiences with experiences that create an understanding and appreciation of New England's historic villages and countryside.
Admission is $14 for adults (18+), $5 for children (6-17), free for children under 6, members and Deerfield residents. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call (413) 775-7214 or visit historic-deerfield.org.
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