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SUMMARY:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit?  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Rokeby Museum’s Interim Director Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit\, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists of Rokeby.  \n\n\n\nThe talk will be held in the gallery at Rokeby Museum. We are offering multiple dates throughout the season for you to peek behind the curtain and ask questions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery Talk Dates\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 2ndWednesday\, July 30thMonday\, August 25thMonday\, September 15th \n\n\n\nStop by during our normal hours to experience the exhibit yourself before peeking behind the curtain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/inspired-by-nature-gallery-talk-1/
CATEGORIES:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk,art,exhibition,free,series,talk
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SUMMARY:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit?  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Rokeby Museum’s Interim Director Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit\, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists of Rokeby.  \n\n\n\nThe talk will be held in the gallery at Rokeby Museum. We are offering multiple dates throughout the season for you to peek behind the curtain and ask questions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery Talk Dates\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 2ndWednesday\, July 30thMonday\, August 25thMonday\, September 15th \n\n\n\nStop by during our normal hours to experience the exhibit yourself before peeking behind the curtain. 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/inspired-by-nature-gallery-talk-2/
CATEGORIES:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk,art,exhibition,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T130000
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SUMMARY:2025 Pie & Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Do you love pie? Join us to celebrate Summer and community with Rokeby’s annual Pie & Ice Cream Social. Bring your family and friends and spend the afternoon eating pie and reconnecting with the community — a delicious way to support the Museum. \n\n\n\nGrab a slice and a scoop\, play croquet\, and tour the Robinson’s historic home\, which will be open with docents to guide you through. Live music will be provided from The Jazz Collective — Bill Vitik\, Glendon Ingalls\, and Nick Aloi — all well-known musicians in the Vermont Jazz and music education world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nONE DAY ONLY: Become a Rokeby Museum member at the Pie & Ice Cream Social and receive $5 off your membership! \n\n\n\n\nAdmission to Social: FREE | Slice of Pie & Ice Cream: $8 \n\n\n\n\nWanna Help Make Pies??\n\n\n\nIf you are able to donate a pie (or two\, or twelve!)\, please fill out this form.  \n\n\n\nWe can always use new bakers to help out. Please feel free to forward the above link to any talented baker friends\, neighbors\, colleagues\, etc\, who may be interested in helping out this year.
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/2025-pie-ice-cream-social/
CATEGORIES:community,family,free,kids
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SUMMARY:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit?  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Exhibit Curator Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit\, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists of Rokeby.  \n\n\n\nThe talk will be held in the gallery at Rokeby Museum. We are offering multiple dates throughout the season for you to peek behind the curtain and ask questions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery Talk Dates\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 2ndWednesday\, July 30thMonday\, August 25thMonday\, September 15th \n\n\n\nStop by during our normal hours to experience the exhibit yourself before peeking behind the curtain. 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/inspired-by-nature-gallery-talk-3/
CATEGORIES:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk,art,exhibition,free,series,talk
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SUMMARY:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit?  \n\n\n\n\nJoin Exhibit Curator Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit\, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists of Rokeby.  \n\n\n\nThe talk will be held in the gallery at Rokeby Museum. We are offering multiple dates throughout the season for you to peek behind the curtain and ask questions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery Talk Dates\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 2ndWednesday\, July 30thMonday\, August 25thMonday\, September 15th \n\n\n\nStop by during our normal hours to experience the exhibit yourself before peeking behind the curtain. 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/inspired-by-nature-gallery-talk-4/
CATEGORIES:“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk,art,exhibition,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
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SUMMARY:Free Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Rokeby Museum will be open and free to the public. Bring the whole family to explore the exhibits and grounds\, with free admission.
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/free-museum-day-2/
CATEGORIES:community,family,free,kids
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SUMMARY:Traveling Book Club at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum: “Benedict Arnold’s Navy\,” James Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-lake-champlain-maritime-museum-benedict-arnolds-navy-james-nelson/
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
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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/
CATEGORIES:abolition,advocacy,Books,community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
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CREATED:20260211T182428Z
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SUMMARY:Story Sharing & Clothespin Doll Making
DESCRIPTION:Story Sharing & Clothespin Doll Making for young children accompanied by an adult and school age kids. Taught by Vermont artist Catherine Brooks. \n\n\n\nDiscover the true story of Daisy Turner\, an African American girl in late 19th-century Vermont who overcomes a moment of discrimination at school when she is given a black doll for a class assignment. \n\n\n\nThis Free event is part of the Rokeby’s Free Museum Day
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/story-sharing-clothespin-doll-making/
CATEGORIES:abolition,art,Books,community,family,free,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
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CREATED:20260122T133123Z
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SUMMARY:Free Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Rokeby Museum will be open and free to the public. Bring the whole family to explore the exhibits and grounds\, with free admission.
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/free-museum-day-3/
CATEGORIES:community,family,free,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234424
CREATED:20260122T134551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T134654Z
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SUMMARY:Traveling Book Club at Rokeby Museum: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\,” James McBride
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-rokeby-museum-the-heaven-earth-grocery-store-james-mcbride/
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234424
CREATED:20260122T192651Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:abolition,advocacy,Books,community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234424
CREATED:20260122T135217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T135220Z
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SUMMARY:Traveling Book Club at Bixby Library: “What You are Looking for is in the Library\,” Michiko Aoyama
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-bixby-library-what-you-are-looking-for-is-in-the-library-michiko-aoyama/
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234424
CREATED:20260122T133220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T133223Z
UID:10000083-1774778400-1774803600@rokeby.org
SUMMARY:Free Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Rokeby Museum will be open and free to the public. Bring the whole family to explore the exhibits and grounds\, with free admission.
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/free-museum-day-4/
CATEGORIES:community,family,free,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234424
CREATED:20260122T195826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T200104Z
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SUMMARY:“A Dramatic Constitution\,” presented by Meg Mott\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Meg Mott\, PhD\, presents “A Dramatic Constitution\,” which invites attendees to consider opposing arguments on the merits of the Constitution and encourages everyone to develop the habits of political engagement through deliberation and adjudication. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. Her award-winning series Debating Our Rights on the first ten amendments brings civil discussions on contentious issues to public libraries and colleges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nFree and open to the publicAccessible to those with disabilities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Dramatic Constitution is a Vermont Humanities program hosted by Rokeby Museum 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/a-dramatic-constitution-presented-by-meg-mott-ph-d/
CATEGORIES:advocacy,Books,community,family,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234424
CREATED:20260122T192812Z
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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:Traveling Book Club at Henry Sheldon Museum: “Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont\,” edited by Brad Kessler
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-henry-sheldon-museum-deep-north-stories-of-somali-resettlement-in-vermont-edited-by-brad-kessler/
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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