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FBHI Web Lecture Series: Lost Treasures and Mysteries of the Harbor Islands
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Lost Treasures and Mysteries of the Harbor Islands
Bug Light, murals on Georges Island, graffiti on Rainsford that Edward Rowe Snow recorded, the buried treasure on Lovells, the sumptuous home of Julia Arthur on Calf – all these are treasures of the Islands that have vanished yet live on in collective memories. And of course there are islands that have disappeared—Noodle, Apple and Governor’s. Stephanie will present images and other inform on the lost treasures and mysteries of the islands and challenge her viewers to help solve some of the mysteries.
This lecture is part of the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands Web Lecture Series.
FBHI Web Lecture Series
“Shipping Out (East) of Boston: Illustrated Tales of the Boston Harbor Islands”
Stephanie Schorow, the author of East of Boston: Notes from the Harbor Islands, and a long-time fan of FBHI and the islands, will present a series of monthly illustrated talks on aspects of the islands during the summer of 2021, a time in which COVID-19 continues to curtail many public activities.
The talks will draw on Stephanie’s extensive research on the islands, personal experiences, photos, postcards and other artifacts to create lively multi-media presentations, with time for comments and sharing stories.
All the presentations will be recorded and posted on the FBHI website, adding to the anecdotal knowledge of the islands.
Stephanie, the author of seven other books on Boston history, is a much-in-demand speaker on a variety of topics. When she’s not writing, she teaches writing at Lasell College, works for Ariadne Labs in Boston, and maintains her garden. See www.stephanieschorow.com