| Whittier Busy in December 2011 |
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John Greenleaf Whittier is busy this December. Not only is this the poet’s 204th birthday month, but his friend Longfellow is visiting, he’s holding an open house, and there’s a reading of his bestselling poem “Snowbound.” Check below from a calendar of
Snowbound
Thursday, December 8th, 2:00 pm
Whittier Home Association,
Gus Reusch, curator of the Whittier Birthplace, will present a reading of “Snowbound” in the person of our Quaker poet. This will be followed by our Holiday Membership Tea chaired by Paula McPartland and her committee. Guests are welcome ($5).
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near,
A little gift from one held dear,
Best wishes for the coming year...
These make a Merry Christmas!
-- John Greenleaf Whittier
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: the Poet’s Songs.
Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 pm
Quaker Meetinghouse,
Historian Robert Velella will take us on a trip back through time in a living history in which he becomes Longfellow as a young poet. We explore his life and the enduring friendship he shared with John Greenleaf Whittier. The program is free and funded by a grant from the Amesbury Cultural Council. Any donations would be warmly received toward upkeep of the home/museum. Following the presentation, all are welcome to take a short walk to the Whittier Home,
Annual Community
Sunday, December 11th from 3:00-5:00 pm.
Whittier Home Association,
Guests will be welcomed by lovely strains of seasonal music by classical guitarist
Friday, December 16th, Noon.
Ristorante
Come celebrate