Stockbridge-Gaysville Historical Society presents public lecture, followed by discussion by Dr. Sherry Ackerman on THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF STOCKBRIDGE'S ORESTES BROWNSON (1803-1876) Focus is Brownson's search for authority in democratic American, exploring his concepts of the nature of liberty, the relationship of Church and State, viewpoints on rugged individualism and Brownson's ideas about human nature and the potential for any real progress.

Dr. Ackerman has taught nineteenth century Intellectual History with an emphasis on the interplay between religious and secular cultural development at the College of Siskiyous, CA.

THE MEETING HOUSE, 97 MAPLEWOOD DR. STOCKBRIDGE, VT, This Sunday, See you there.

Talk is Free with Refreshments. Donations welcomed.

See monument on Blackmer Blvd, honoring Orestes Augustus Brownson. Born in Stockbridge, VT, he later in life elevated himself in the ranks of the American literary writers. JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR OUR SERIES "STOCKBRIDGE LIVES"