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Discussion published by Matthew Gilmore on Thursday, June 13, 2019

Public Humanities Career Workshop on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 4:30 - 8:30 PM

If you know a DC high school student, recent graduate or out of school youth who might be interested in a career (or civic project) involving history, museums, preservation, cultural programming, documentaries, etc. please share this opportunity. As the attached flyer indicates, The Charles Sumner Museum and Archives is hosting a Public Humanities Career Workshop on Wednesday, June 19, 4:30 - 8:30 PM. We are closing the sign up list this coming weekend. 

Discussion published by Matthew Gilmore on Thursday, June 13, 2019

Public Humanities Career Workshop on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 4:30 - 8:30 PM

If you know a DC high school student, recent graduate or out of school youth who might be interested in a career (or civic project) involving history, museums, preservation, cultural programming, documentaries, etc. please share this opportunity. As the attached flyer indicates, The Charles Sumner Museum and Archives is hosting a Public Humanities Career Workshop on Wednesday, June 19, 4:30 - 8:30 PM. We are closing the sign up list this coming weekend. 

Discussion published by Matthew Gilmore on Thursday, June 13, 2019

Hurlbut-Walker Memorial Research Forum - June, July, August from 6:30-9:00 pm

Join us at the first evening of our 2019 Hurlbut-Walker Memorial Research Forum.

This summertime forum will occur on the third Wednesday of each month, June-August from 6:30-9:00 pm.  The forum is free and open to the public. 
June 19, 2019
July 17, 2019
August 21, 2019

Our first Forum is a lively discussion with Dr. Garrett and Ms. Lydia's collaboration documenting the Awards Winning Eastern HS Choir.

Be sure to come out on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

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