FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Presented by:  Jo Ann Tufo

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Tuesday August 6, 2024

7PM (EST)

 "Island Girls":  Women of Long Island, New York

This program is presented in a colorful power point and lively lecture format by Jo Ann Tufo, Historian.  The presentation highlights a sampling of extraordinary women of Long Island women who made history for the past three centuries.  Included are reformers, journalists, designers, performers, journalists and more. The program will include the stories of women from your local community.

Sponsored by Locust Valley Library, Locust Valley, NY

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=LVL&curID=696410

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

7PM (EST)

Ladies of the Light:  Legendary Women Lighthouse Keepers

Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian and American History teacher for "Ladies of the Light". This program is presented in an informative power point and lively lecture format. The presentation explores the lives of some of the women who were called upon to serve as lighthouse keepers throughout the course of United States History.   These individuals responded to the need, were required to step out of the traditional female roles and assumed the job in the absence of men.  The program celebrates "Ladies of the Light" from coast to coast.

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Sponsored by:  Freeport Memorial Library, Freeport, NY

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

CONTACT: ASK Desk-MC  516-379-3274  ask@freeportlibrary.info

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Wednesday, August 24, 2024

2pm(EST)

Summer of Love:  Woodstock

This program is presented by Jo Ann Tufo, Historian, in a colorful power point, lively lecture and discussion format.  “Summer of Love” is a presentation that celebrates the music and message of unity and peace that embodied the 1969 Woodstock festival. Despite bad weather, muddy conditions and a lack of food, water and adequate sanitation, the four-day event was harmonious. This presentation explores the historic event and it’s effect on American culture.​

Sponsored by: Pinellas Plaza Library-The Villages , FL

https://sumtercounty.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/08REGISTRATION REQUIRED​

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Wednesday, August 24, 2024

7pm(EST)

 

Strolling the Boards:  The History of American Boardwalks

This program is presented by Jo Ann Tufo, Historian, in a colorful power point, lively lecture and discussion format.  It celebrates the great American pastime of summer fun on the top seaside boardwalks in the United States.  “Strolling the Boards” goes coast to coast, from California to New York and includes Venice Beach to Atlantic City.  Highlighted are traditional amusement parks and the whimsical attractions that make summertime boardwalk fun unique to America.  This presentation will take participants down memory lane as well as discovering current oceanside destinations.

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                                        Sponsored by: Ramsey Public Library, Ramsey NJ

REGISTRATION REQUIRED​

https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12481659

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