Visit the world headquarters (ahem!) of the Endangered Alphabets Project, the only global effort to support indigenous and minority cultures by helping them save and revive their traditional writing systems. As many as 90% of the world's alphabets face extinction, and with that loss their entire written history and much of their sense of identity is lost.
Get a guided tour of a selection of Tim Brookes' beautiful carvings of words and sayings in rare scripts, hear the stories behind these cultures, learn about the carving and painting process, and ask questions.
7 Baird Street, Burlington, off the southern end of Pine Street.
Finger food and fascinating conversation will be provided. More background at www.endangeredalphabets.com.

Jan 15, 2025, 2:30 to 5 PM

Jan 15, 2025, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Jan 17, 2025, 6:15 to 8:30 PM