Rokeby Museum
Reading Frederick Douglass
Join the Museum for its annual reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” by Frederick Douglass. The public is invited to read the pre-divided sections of the speech. FREE
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Seeking Freedom Gallery Talk — Researching the Robinson Family’s Story
Join Rokeby Museum’s Executive Director and Co-curator of Seeking Freedom, Dr. Lindsay Varner, for a talk on the Robinson family and the stories told in Seeking Freedom. Dr. Varner will discuss the research done for the exhibition and share a... Read More
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Seeking Freedom Gallery Talk — Addressing Difficult Conversations
Join Rokeby Museum’s Executive Director and Co-curator of Seeking Freedom, Dr. Lindsay Varner, for a tour of the Exhibition and a discussion on how the curators approached presenting difficult histories and stories in it. This is part of a series... Read More
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SOLD OUT – Lecture with Scott Shane, author of FLEE NORTH: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland
At Rokeby MuseumTickets: Member: $6; Non-Member $10 This event is now sold out. The lecture will be recorded and posted on the museum's blog later this month. Rokeby Museum will host an evening discussion with author and journalist... Read More
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“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit? Join Rokeby Museum's Interim Director Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists... Read More
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“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit? Join Rokeby Museum's Interim Director Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists... Read More
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“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit? Join Exhibit Curator Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists of Rokeby. ... Read More
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“Inspired by Nature” Gallery Talk
Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit? Join Exhibit Curator Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists of Rokeby. ... Read More
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“Finding Jesse” with Jane Williamson
Jane Williamson, Director Emerita of Rokeby Museum, presents “Finding Jesse,” which traces Jesse’s life from enslavement in North Carolina to freedom in Vermont. His story is told through letters in the collection at the Museum and documents at... Read More
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Traveling Book Club at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum: “Benedict Arnold’s Navy,” James Nelson
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... Read More
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2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00–7:00 pm, The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates The 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... Read More
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Traveling Book Club at Rokeby Museum: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,” James McBride
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... Read More
