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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\n\n\n\nThe Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\, in which Coates explores the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world—and our own souls—and embrace the liberating power of even the most difficult truths. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara \n\n\n\nThe Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara. The series of events that doomed the 1780 journey of the ship\, Zorg\, helped that voyage emerge as the first undeniable argument against slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April\, 7\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\n\n\n\nFlee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\, follows Thomas Smallwood\, who bought his own freedom\, and led many others out of slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for virtual book discussions is FREE. When you register\, you will receive a ZOOM link email a few days before each discussion. Attendance at all three discussions is not required to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Discussions I'm Interested in AttendingTuesday\, February 17 — “The Message\,” by Ta-Nehisi CoatesTuesday\, March 17 — “The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\,” by Siddharth KaraTuesday\, April 7 — “Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\,” by Scott ShaneComment or MessageI would like to subscribe to the Rokeby eNewsletterYesNoI already receive the eNewsletterSubmit  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/2026-virtual-winter-book-discussion-group-3/
CATEGORIES:abolition,advocacy,Books,community,free,series,talk
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SUMMARY:John & Marianne Dwight Orvis: An Abolitionist & Artist Seek Utopia
DESCRIPTION:Rokeby Museum’s Conversations in History series continues Sunday\, April 26th\, with a special local interest. Join us at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall from 3:00–4:00 pm to learn about John & Marianne Orvis\, an extraordinary 19th-century couple who together led a life of activism and social reform. The talk will be given by Clark Hinsdale III\, Rokeby board member and direct descendant of the Orvises\, who rediscovered their story while documenting his own family history. \n\n\n\nThrough artifacts\, letters\, and works of art passed down by the family\, some only recently discovered\, learn how John Orvis was inspired by the abolitionist fervor of his Quaker community to join the fight against slavery. Later\, his interest in utopianism brought him to the Brook Farm Community in West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, where he met his future wife\, Marianne Dwight\, whose journal would become an invaluable record of the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPlease note: This event will be held at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall Community Center. Admission for this program will be $5 per person\, $10 per family. This program will be free to Rokeby members. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/john-marianne-dwight-orvis-an-abolitionist-artist-seek-utopia/
LOCATION:Ferrisburgh Town Hall Community Center\, 3279 US-7\, Ferrisburgh\, Vermont\, 05456\, United States
CATEGORIES:abolition,community,family,series
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth at Rokeby 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Rokeby Museum for a celebration of Juneteenth on Friday\, June 19th from 10 am to 5 pm. This family-friendly day will feature free admission to the Museum\, grounds\, and exhibits. The latter includes Seeking Freedom: The Underground Railroad and the Legacy of an Abolitionist Family and Rokeby’s seasonal show\, Help Each Other\, an ardent mix of art and advocacy created by Quaker graffiti artist Todd Drake. Self-guided tours of the historic house will round out the day.  \n\n\n\nDurning Juneteenth\, Rokeby visitors are called to “embrace a cause” and participate in “philanthropy in action.” Discover how Vermont social justice organizations are making a difference.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\nAll-day free admission
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/juneteenth-at-rokeby-2026/
CATEGORIES:abolition,advocacy,community,family,free,kids
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SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass 2026
DESCRIPTION:174 years ago\, Frederick Douglass delivered his famous speech\, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” in Rochester\, New York. Today\, this striking oration remains one of the greatest indictments of American slavery. \n\n\n\nJoin Rokeby Museum for a community reading celebrating Douglass’ momentous speech led by esteemed singer and actor\, writer and teacher\, Dr. François Clemmons.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThe Community Reading is Free to the public.Full Museum admission is $12/visitor\, $6 for children (Kids under six are free!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPictured in photos above: 2025 Community Reading; Dr. François Clemmons.
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/reading-frederick-douglass-2026/
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