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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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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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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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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/
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