A Reflection on “All That She Carried,” by Tiya Miles

Ruth's embroidery from All That She Carried, by Tiya Miles

by Joan Gorman, Rokeby Museum

One day last summer I was talking to a visitor about the book, Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and she asked if I had read, All That She Carried, as that book was the nonfiction version of the time and place Kidd brought to life. As soon as I looked into All That She Carried, I knew I needed to read it and I am very glad that I did.

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Video: Virtual Talk With Donald Yacovone Author of  “Teaching White Supremacy: America’s Democratic Ordeal and the Forging of our National Identity”

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, Rokeby Museum held its third annual Black History Month Lecture. Donald Yacovone, a lifetime Associate at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African And African American Research discussed his recently published book Teaching White Supremacy: America’s Democratic Ordeal and the Forging of our National Identity. 

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Video: Blyden B. Jackson Jr.’s posthumously released novel, “For One Day of Freedom”

On September 29, 2022, Rokeby Museum and Treleven Farm hosted a discussion about the book led by contributors to Jackson’s final publication and the book’s publisher.

For One Day of Freedom, Blyden Jackson’s third and final novel, published posthumously, is an epic tale of a young man’s attempt to escape slavery. Blyden was a civil rights activist in the 1960s who made his home in Vermont from 1981 to 2002. 

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Staff & Volunteer Spotlight — Meet Wade Mullin

Wade Mullin, 2022 Education Intern

by Wade Mullin, Education Intern, University of Vermont

I recently enjoyed spending the 2022 summer working as the education intern here at Rokeby Museum. I am a senior at the University of Vermont seeking a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history. I am interested in pursuing a career in the field of museum studies and this summer internship was the perfect catalyst for some first hand experience.

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2022 Pie & Ice Cream Social

2022 Pie & Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 14, 2022, 1–4 pm
Admission: FREE
Slice of Pie & Ice Cream: $6
Interstate Express Bluegrass Band

We are very excited to have our community favorite back once again this summer. Join us as we celebrate Summer with Rokeby’s Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social. As in previous years, there will be yards and yards of homemade pies along with ice cream, Live bluegrass music from Interstate Express, raffle baskets, croquet, and badminton on the back lawns. The Museum’s Education Center and Exhibits are open for free during the Social.

Admission to Rokeby Museum exhibits, grounds, and Pie & Ice Cream Social is free.

New this year, the Historic Robinson Home will be open from 1 pm–3 pm. Our volunteer guides will be in the house to answer questions and provide insight. Visitors can check in with a guide at the front porch. Please note, there is a maximum occupancy of 20 people inside the house. No food or drink will be allowed in the house and masks will be required.

Prices:
Slice of Pie: $5
Slice of Pie with Ice Cream: $6
Ice Cream: $1
Beverages: $1

Giftbasket Raffle:
1 Ticket: $5
5 Tickets: $20

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