How the Other Half Lives: Researching Occupations in Early New England
When:
Wednesday, Oct 03, 2018 6:00p -
7:30p
Wednesday, Oct 03, 2018 6:00p -
7:30p
Where:
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99-101 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Lectures & Conferences
Event website:
http://puritans2018_work.eventbrite.com
How did laborers and tradespeople fit into Puritan society? What did people do for a living and how much respect was accorded to farmers, artisans, blacksmiths and others who did essential work without being in positions of prominence? Mr. David Lambert, Chief Genealogist at NEHGS, will discuss the variety of occupations in 17th-century New England, how they were integral to a thriving Puritan society, and how documentary evidence can shed light on their daily lives.
Mr. Lambert’s talk will be followed by refreshments from 7:30-8:00 PM.
An RSVP for this event is required (at http://puritans2018_work.eventbrite.com) due to limited space at the venue.
About the event series
Every fall, in honor of the naming of Boston, the Partnership of Historic Bostons hosts a series of free events exploring an intriguing aspect of Puritan life. This year’s theme is From Theology to Commerce: the First Three Generations of 17th-century Boston.
To see a list of the entire series of FREE events, please visit http://historicbostons.eventbrite.com
