Pilgrim and Puritan colonists had children, and though it would be hard to tell from historical records, so did African slaves and indigenous families. “Pudd’nheads: Childhood in Colonial America” examines the unique aspects of childhood between the late 16th and late 18th centuries and explores themes including birthing and childrearing practices, parenting, children’s health and education, naming, gender, play, and rites of passage. Providing fresh historical perspectives on key features of children’s lives, this program offers compelling information on colonial children – as well as Native American and slave children, who are too often left out of conventional coverage.
Presented by Velya- Jancz-Urban, author and teacher; and Ehris Urban, herbalist.
Tickets available first-come, first-serve on the day of the lecture at the Welcome Center. The audience is invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program. Free coffee available. Cookies provided courtesy of Big Y.