2012 Cabin Fever Lecture Series is underway, please follow link for complete details.
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Cabin Fever Winter Lecture SeriesAdmission is $5 per person and free for Wright Museum members. R.S.V.P.s are strongly encouraged to ensure sufficient seating for all lecture attendees. Call 603-569-1212 to reserve your seat today!Doors open at 12:00pm; lectures begin at 2:00pm. Arming the Wehrmacht,’ German Shoulder and Side Arms of World War IISunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:00pm
Presented by Mike Hashem, Member, Wright Museum Board of Directors Mike will discuss the major, and not so well known, shoulder arms and side arms carried by various elements of the German armed forces in WWII. His talk will be illustrated with a large number of period weapons from his extensive personal collection. The Historic Lucknow Estate’s Million Dollar RestorationSunday, March 04, 2012 at 2:00pm
Presented by Michael Des Planes, Executive Director, Castle in the Clouds Michael will discuss the recent extensive restoration of the Lucknow Estate, illustrating its unique architectural styles ranging from the 1920s through the 1940s. In particular he will demonstrate how the “Castle-in-the-Clouds” was an important part of local history during the difficult years of the World War II era. A Forties Sing-AlongSunday, March 11, 2012 at 2:00pm
Presented by Meredeth Lineweber, Entertainer and Popular Author Meredith will present an interactive program while discussing the popular music of the WWII era. Audience participation will be encouraged in the accompanying sing-along! Participants of all ages will enjoy learning about and singing along to the “sounds of the forties.”
Getting Ready to Go ‘Over There,’ the Training Experiences of Sergeant John S. DuQuoin in the 743rd Tank BattalionSunday, March 18, 2012 at 2:00pm
Presented by John Warner IV, Member, Wright Museum Board of Directors John will continue detailing the WWII experiences of his uncle, Sergeant John DuQuoin, a member of America’s armored forces. In this installment John will discuss Sergeant DuQuoin’s training experiences. This lecture is well illustrated with period letters. John will focus on his uncle’s time in the Desert Maneuver Area. 'After the Bomb,’ With the American Occupation Forces at Nagasaki, JapanSunday, March 25, 2012 at 2:00pm
Presented by Robert Jones, WWII Veteran, Wright Museum Volunteer A WWII veteran, Bob will relate his own fascinating experiences in the later stages of the War in the Pacific. In particular, he will discuss his tenure with American occupation forces in the home islands of Japan immediately following the atomic bombings. With the Three Stooges, 'You’re in the Army Now!'Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 2:00pm
Presented by Dan Schroeder, Wright Museum Volunteer Dan Schroeder continues his highly popular three-part series on the presence of the Three Stooges in WWII era film comedies. He highlights their slap-stick comedic style, while at the same time he demonstrates their value to American morale and their entertainment contributions to the American home front. Moral and Legal Issues in WWII and Today's Economy and International LawSunday, April 15, 2012 at 2:00pm
Presented by Russ Leng, Jermain Professor Emeritus of Political Economy and International Law, Middlebury College This lecture is a discussion on the central moral issues related to war. When is it morally permissible to go to war? How may wars be fought, what kinds of people are subject to attack and what type of weapons may be used. Views on these issues have changed over time and WWII represented something of a watershed with regard to these questions. Changes in warfare (guerrilla operations and international terrorism) have subsequently made these issues more difficult of solution. |