Yours in the Cause: Faces of Radical Abolition (2017 seasonal exhibit)
Thousands of Americans banded together to overthrow slavery in the decades before the Civil War, including the Robinsons of Rokeby and the abolitionists featured in this insightful exhibition that explores their ideas and actions.
Rarely seen historic photographs depict a select group of abolitionists, each with ties to the Robinsons as documented in letters, account books, broadsides, and other artifacts that are also on view. It’s your chance to meet some of the most principled and determined Americans you’ve probably never heard of.
These daguerreotypes, tintypes, and cartes de visite — the earliest forms of photography — are engaging on their own, as historic artifacts. Understood in the context of their time, they help us to see the origins and structure of the American protest movement.
May 1–31 Run for Rokeby (Anywhere!) 5K — May is National Preservation Month and we’re asking you to join us in running or walking a 5K in support of Rokeby Museum and the on-going preservation of this historic site. more info...
Tuesday, June 15, 3:30–4:30 pm Summer Story Time at Rokeby Museum: In collaboration with the Bixby Library in Vergennes, Rokeby Museum is offering a FREE storytime and activity at the Museum! more info...
Tuesday, July 20, 3:30–4:30 pm Summer Story Time at Rokeby Museum: In collaboration with the Bixby Library in Vergennes, Rokeby Museum is offering a FREE storytime and activity at the Museum! more info...
Thursday, July 22, 9 am–12 pm Curator for the Day: Do you love museums? Have you ever wondered how exhibits are made? Spend the day ‘behind the scenes’ at Rokeby Museum examining our collection of 19th century objects! Learn how to bring historic stories to life and create your own very own exhibit! Ages 10-14 more info...
Please note: Additional programs for Summer 2021 are being considered. Check back for announcements should we be able to offer them, or Subscribe to our eNewsletter to receive the museum’s e-news announcements.
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Rokeby Museum’s Visitor Center and Historic Farm Buildings are open for the season.
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