Ethan Allen Homestead Museum February Enrichment Lecture

Sunday, February 19th , 2:00 PM

"Why We Should Blame New England's Fish for Capitalism", by Zachary Bennett

Summary: Norwich Professor Zachary Bennett will explore the important role nature played in the 18th century, (rather than decisions of the people), for society's transition to capitalism

Debates and protests over the toxic traits of capitalism are not uniquely modern phenomenon. Eighteenth-century New Englanders were torn over what type of society they wanted to live in: a more traditional moral economy, or the increased wealth and comfort of the emerging market economy? Specifically, public debates over preserving the annual fish runs versus damming the rivers to power large mills were frequent. But, in this presentation, Professor Bennett will show how in fact it is nature herself that holds more responsibility for society's transition to capitalism rather than the decisions of the people.

This event will be hybrid. The presenter will present in-person at the Homestead Museum. You can attend live, in-person at the Homestead Museum, or you can attend remotely on Zoom. Please register for remote attendance at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvceGhrToqGNWNOkLZc89UfMJaOdtNCPPx

The Homestead Monthly Lecture Program is free,, (the recommended donation if you are financially able is $10), and open to the public. It covers various topics, and each lecture is followed by Q&A with the presenter.

To find out more information, including upcoming speakers, please visit: https://ethanallenhomestead.org/programs/lecture-series/

The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum is a private 501c3 that depends on private donations in order to host community programs like this one. To support the Homestead Museum's mission and community programs, you can make a tax-deductible donation online at: https://ethanallenhomestead.org/support-us/

We would like to thank our corporate sponsor, AARP Vermont, for their support.

We would also like to thank CCTV for their collaboration in filming this program and airing it later on Town Meeting Television. This program will also be later available on-demand on the EAHM Youtube channel.

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