The American Lyceum Movement at the Asa Water Mansion in Millbury

About this event

• Saturday, Nov 7th, 10:00 - 12:00 Ticketed $35.00: A midmorning interactive brunch. The keynote will be delivered by noted Lyceum scholar & author Dr. Angela Ray, Northwestern University.

• Saturday, Nov 7th,2:00 - 4:00 FREE/RSVP Required: An afternoon informative, interactive program with refreshments, open to the general public, focusing on the very local roots of this movement.

• Saturday, Nov 7th, 7:00 - 9:00 Ticketed $10.00: An evening reenactment of young Abraham Lincoln’s famous lyceum speech will take place by candlelight.

• Sunday, Nov 8th, 10:00 - 12:00 FREE/RSVP Required: Features an interactive panel discussion about what the lyceum movement should look like today. Attendees will break into smaller groups to brainstorm about topics that would draw friends and neighbors to a modern lyceum.

• Sunday, Nov 8th, 1:00 - 3:00 FREE/RSVP Required: attend an actual modern lyceum and learn something new. Choose one of these two lively topics:

• “A Life In Art” – Meet and talk with Millbury’s three renowned artists. Michael Graves, Scott Nelson and Michael Wackell will display their work, explain their techniques and describe the process of making a successful life through art.

• “Perspectives on AI” – Consider artificial intelligence (AI) from multiple perspectives. Engage with State Senator Michael Moore (Second Worcester District) and others from a variety of sectors who are dealing with the impacts of AI.