Nighttime was dark and dangerous in the 18th century. Before modern lighting and police, criminals and other dark forces used the cover of night to strike terror into the lives of everyday people. Yet it was also more lively than we might imagine today. In this lecture, public historian James Finelli explores the culture of nighttime in the 18th century.
Speaker Bio:
James Finelli is a public historian with 15 years experience in historic preservation, historic sites, and colonial America. James has previously worked for the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and for Plimoth Patuxet museums in Plymouth, MA.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and Tompkins Bank.
Tickets:
Tickets for this virtual program are free, but registration is required. Register at the link below.
