The Art of Fascinating: Hints for the Gentlemen
Saturday, Oct. 5th, 12:00 Noon – at the event music tent

Men, are you wondering what you are doing wrong? Why is that pretty hooped lady not responding to your advances? How can you win her over? Come find out what you should do (or not do!) 1860's style!! During the 19th century a gentleman who had a way with women would often be referred to as a "great fascinator of the ladies". Thanks to Madame Lola Montez, we can tell you what you need to do!! In 1858 she published rules to educate the gentlemen on the “art of fascinating”. Find out what the men of the 1860’s did to win the ladies over!

A High Price to Pay, A Heavy Burden to Bear: One Family’s Civil War Story
Saturday, Oct. 5th, 1 pm at Cambridge United Church - presented by David Book

Abel Morrill, Sr., was an early settler of Cabot, Vermont. He was a respected farmer and maple sugar producer for much of the 19th century. His story reflects the hardship and heartbreak suffered by those who lived at the time of America’s greatest conflict, the Civil War. David Book’s portrayal of Abel Morrill profiles life before the war and life as it was affected by the war. Drawing on primary resources, Book’s monologue describes with historical accuracy life in mid-19th century Vermont and is a story that could be repeated by many families in every town in Vermont during this era.
** A Vermont Humanities Council program hosted by the Cambridge Historical Society