A Conversation with Henry David Thoreau

When:
Friday, Oct 24, 2014 12:00p -
1:30p

Where:
Old South Meeting House
310 Washington St
Boston, MA

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Admission:
$6

Event website:
http://www.downtownboston.org/happening-now/events-calendar/a-conversation-with-henry-david-thoreau-/?date=2014-10-24

Step back in time to 1855 as noted Transcendalist, abolitionist and naturalist Henry David Thoreau visits the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.). Was Thoreau really a hermit at Walden Pond? What did he think of Boston, where he regularly visited the Athenaeum? Get the answers to these and other questions as you visit with Mr. Thoreau, portrayed by historian Richard Smith. Mr. Thoreau will read selections from his writings, including Walden, and will answer your questions about his experiences in 19th century Concord and Boston.


Admission is $6, and free for Old South Meeting House members. Tea and cookies will be served at noon, and the event starts at 12:15 pm.

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