Dorchester Descendants 2013
Friday, June 21, 5-7 pm
Reception at The Commonwealth Museum, Columbia Point.
Hors d’oeuvres and soft beverages
Saturday, June 22
10 – 11 am at the William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street
Talk about midwifery by Patti Violette, Executive Director of the Shirley-Eustis House.
Participants experience how one learned the skills and abilities required to become a midwife (by identifying medicinal plants and preparing simple remedies).
11:30 – 1:00 at the Blake House, 735 Columbia Road
Meet at the Blake House for a walking tour to the Old Dorchester North cemetery.
1:00 p.m. in the Carriage Housem 195 Boston Street
National Black Doll Museum — Talk, demonstration and hands-on doll-making, presentation by the National Black Doll Museum. Maximum attendance 30 – children must be accompanied by an adult.
3:15 p.m.
Repeat of the presentation by the National Black Doll Museum for another 30 guests.
Reserve your place through www.dhsdolls.eventbrite.com