“I approach (the stage) with absolute fear, and sometimes, I fear ... I shall never leave it alive.”
-Henry Clay Barnabee to a States and Union reporter in 1909.
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Portrait of Henry Clay Barnabee
This photograph of Henry Clay Barnabee was taken by Francis Blake. Barnabee was a comedian who traveled through New England with his acting troupe, most famous for playing the Sheriff of Nottingham in their Robin Hood production and for his memoir about his 40-year career. Blake was already an accomplished inventor when he took up photography. He improved shutter speeds to take photographs praised for their clarity, detail, and lack of formalism seen in most photographs at the time.
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Tuesday, 18 October | 5:00 PM
Gretchen Heefner, Northeastern University, with comment by Neil Maher, NJIT-Rutgers University
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Wednesday, 19 October | 2:00 PM
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Thursday, 20 October | 6:00 PM
Elizabeth D. Leonard, in conversation with Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai, MHS
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Three Public Events and Celebrity Speaker Receptions
Join us for these hybrid events. Each program begins at 6:00 PM. The in-person reception starts at 5:30 PM. Free for MHS Members. $10 per person (in person). No charge for virtual guest or EBT Cardholders.
Purchase Tickets to the Celebrity Speaker Receptions
An intimate reception with our featured speakers will begin at 5:00 PM. Enjoy libations, hors d’oeuvres, and lively conversation before the speaking program as well as reserved seating at the program. Capacity is limited to 35. Tickets are $250 and include admission to the program.
Celebrity Speaker Reception Sponsors
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Registration and Events
Interested in Past Programs?
If you missed a program or would like to revisit the material presented, please visit www.masshist.org/video.
Click below to view the latest video.
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Our galleries and the library are open Monday, and Wednesday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 7:45 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please note that the last admission for exhibition visitors will be 45 minutes prior to closing.
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An advance appointment is strongly encouraged for all researchers. Please visit our Appointment Request Form to select your preferred visit dates.
Please check our online calendar for hours, building closings, and other events.
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The MHS Fund and Membership
Our Members make it possible for us to offer an array of complimentary services including admission to our exhibition galleries and library, online access to our collections and digital editions, and onsite and remote reference services for all. Membership begins with a fully tax-deductible contribution of $250 or more to the MHS Fund. All Members enjoy a full year of social, cultural, and educational experiences including invitations to our annual Holiday Party, FREE program registration, and Member Week perks. Learn more and join today!
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