Webinar on the Three-Fifth Clause
“The Terrible Power of the Constitution’s Three-Fifth Clause” is the title of a lecture by historian Richard Bell, Ph.D. on Tuesday, June 22 from 7–9 p.m. via Zoom (click here for the link to register). Far more insidious than is commonly understood, the Three-Fifths Clause wove slaveholder power into the fabric of each of all three branches of government, shaping every aspect of federal policy regarding slavery for decades to come. Watch for free or make a donation to Historic New England. Co-sponsored by the Lincoln Anti-Racism and Diversity Task Force, the Lincoln Historical Society, and Robbins House in Concord.
Benefit party at Farrington Nature Linc
Celebrate summer with Junebug at Farrington Nature Linc, its first in-person benefit party since 2019, on Saturday, June 26 from 6:30–9 p.m. Enjoy an adults-only evening with a delicious dinner from Fresh Food Generation and dessert from the Chocolate Therapy Store, drinks, and live music from Orchid Reed. All activities will be held outside. Farrington’s mission is to enhance the well-being of children from low-income communities through a connection with the natural world. For tickets and more information, click here. If you can’t come but want to participate, check out FNL’s auction of outdoor adventures.
Hanscom students take ninth place nationally with documentary
Hanscom Middle School students Morgan Gibson and Sophie Hrad were finalists representing Massachusetts in the Junior Group Documentary category in the National History Day national competition award ceremony. They finished ninth overall in a field of roughly 110 projects. from all over the country. They also earned distinction for Best Junior Project for Massachusetts, the second year in a row and third time overall that Hanscom MS students have earned this distinction.
In addition to having their documentary, “Ida B. Wells: The Princess of the Press,” selected by the National Museum of African American History and Culture to be part of their week-long showcase, they also have their project currently being shown as part of the Massachusetts Historical Society’s celebratory Juneteenth showcase and it is viewable on this web page. The students were primarily advised by Hanscom Middle School teacher Catherine Martus. See details in this June 17 Lincoln Squirrel story.
Summer reading “drive/walk/bike-by” kickoff event at library
Children and families are invited to walk, drive, or bike to the Lincoln Public Library on Thursday, June 24 any time from 1-6 p.m. to pick up a summer reading packet including information about summer programs and the Summer Reading Challenge. Can’t make it? All of the summer reading materials will be available beginning June 25.
The Lincoln Public Library will also host the following summer activities for kids on the library lawn:
Summertime Story Times with Sarah and Denise
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, and Aug. 3, 10, 17 at 10 a.m. (library lawn)
Dancing and Donuts with Sarah
July 17 at 10:30 a.m. (library lawn)
Beach Blanket Bingo
July 19 at 6 p.m. (library lawn)
No registration necessary. Weather-related cancellations will be posted on the library website and social media an hour prior to the event. Also sponsored by the library at the Pierce House:
Acrobat Li Liu: Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics
Thursday, July 15 at 4 p.m. (Pierce House tent)
Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk
Thursday, July 29 at 4 p.m. (Pierce House tent)
Brazilian Beats with the Sulinha Boucher Trio
August 3 at 10:30 a.m. (Pierce House tent)
For details, see the library’s kids and parents page. Questions? Email dleopold@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 x4.