January 19th: Prophet of Place: George Dudley Seymour’s Vision for Connecticut’s Environment
William Hosley, historian, preservationist, writer, photographer
Join us for the first session of 2022! On Wednesday, January 19th at noon we will be joined by William Hosley, a historian with a wealth of experience and knowledge about Connecticut history. He will present the story of George Dudley Seymour, a Progressive Era champion for urban parks, city planning and historic resources and how he taught Connecticut to preserve and wisely use its cultural heritage.
Bio: William Hosley is a historian, preservationist, writer, and photographer. He was formerly director of the New Haven Museum and Connecticut Landmarks where he cared for a chain of house museums. Prior to that, as an exhibition developer at Wadsworth Atheneum, Bill organized The Great River: Art & Society of the Connecticut Valley, The Japan Idea: Art and Life in Victorian America, and Sam & Elizabeth: Legend and Legacy of Colt’s Empire, a project that spawned the Coltsville National Park. Bill is writing a book about the public work of local history and how it restores civic spirit. He has been a thought leader in the placemaking and #LearnLocal movements and has served on the advisory committee of the State Office of Culture & Tourism and also on the board of Preservation Connecticut (formerly Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation).
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