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Monthly Meeting The Private Life of Jessie MacCallum. Diarist of Windsor & St. George, 1901-1910

September 29, 2015 @ 7:30 pm9:00 pm

posterJessie MacCallum was fifteen years old when she wrote her first diary entry on January first 1901. Set on the cusp of the Edwardian Era, Jessie’s entries will take us on a journey back to the early 20th century. Jessie’s writings include stories of her many travels via the then extensive railway network and also open windows to view her interests in sports, clothing, the outdoors ….and boys……

This promises to be a fascinating evening .
Dr. Julian Gwyn, who has been the leading researcher of Jessie’s diary will lead the talk and excerpts from her diary will be on exhibit during the evening.

Descendants of Jessie  will also be in attendance.

Refreshments to follow.

Freewill Offering.

Please note this is a new venue for the Kings Historical Society Monthly Meeting.

Parking is in the municipal parking lot behind building.

Entrance to the Orchard Room  is adjacent to parking lot.

Details

Date:
September 29, 2015
Time:
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Website:
www.kingscountymuseum.ca

Organizer

Kings Historical Society
Phone
902-678-6237
Email
info@kingscountymuseum.ca
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Venue

Kings County Municipal Building
87 Cornwallis St
Kentville, NS B4N 3W3 Canada
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Phone
(902) 678-6141
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