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Morning to Mourning: 19th Century Mourning Practices

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Adults, Family
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Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Local History
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How did changes in Victorian-era social etiquette affect the ways in which we mourn our dead? What customs changed from the past and which do we still honor today and why? 

 

Poquoson Historical Commission Lecture Series

Poquoson Cemeteries and Burying Grounds

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Adults
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Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
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Join local historian Teresa Roundy of the Poquoson Historical Commission in a discussion of local cemeteries and their presence in the community that cares for them.

 

 

Changing Funeral Practices

Changing 20th century funeral practices

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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Adults
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Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
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Join us and Poquoson Historical Society member Caroline, as we discuss the evolution of 20th century funeral practices 

The Evolution of Chesapeake Bay Workboats

From the Dugout Canoe to the Carolina Skiff: The Evolution of Chesapeake Bay Workboats

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Adults, Family
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Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
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Celebrate Virginia's official state boat, the Chesapeake Deadrise with Dr. Paul Ewell of the Mariner's Museum and Park!

 

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7:00pm–9:00pm
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3:30pm–6:30pm
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Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151

Kiwanis-Poquoson

7:00pm–9:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Purpose of Meeting OR What should we know prior to your appointment?

Board Meeting