HUMANITIES NY PARTNERS WITH HISTORIC SALEM COURTHOUSE

The Historic Salem Courthouse is excited to partner with Humanities NY through their generous grant to allow the Courthouse to offer a four-part Reading/Discussion series beginning in October. The series has been tailored to examine a critical topic in the lives of area residents: "The Serious Side of Food." Producing food is of paramount importance to the local economy, and opportunities to think about and discuss the food that is produced and consumed, as well as notions of "healthy" eating, the human labor necessary to produce our food, and the politics of food, are invaluable. Participants should commit to completing the series' readings and engaging in discussion during the sessions, as well as attending all sessions and contributing to the potluck supper on October 25th. A further description of the series can be found on the website, www.SalemCourthouse.org.

The program is directed by local resident, Ann Whalen, and discussions are facilitated by Kyle West, Executive & Artistic Director of Fort Salem Theater. The four-part series will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on the four Wednesdays in October. The final session also will include a pot luck supper. Details about the reading list and activities can be found on the Courthouse website. The discussion group will be limited to 15 participants, and Humanities NY will loan copies of the readings for the series. Light refreshments will be provided by the Courthouse. Enrollment for this free program is first come, first served.

For further information, call the Historic Salem Courthouse at 518-854-7053

Event Info

Sep 21, 2024, 10 AM to 12:30 PM

Sep 25, 2024, 6 to 7:30 PM

Sep 27, 2024, 9 AM to 2 PM