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A Settler’s Year: Pioneer Life through the Seasons
  • Date: Monday, October 19, 2015
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

A Settler’s Year provides a rare glimpse into the lives of early American immigrants. Author Kathleen Ernst discusses the challenges and triumphs found in rural life during the 19th and early 20th centuries. She describes the experience of back-straining chores, cherished folk traditions, annual celebrations, and the indomitable spirit that made up pioneer life.

A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the myArchives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).

All public programs at the National Archives are free and streamed live online via the National Archives’ YouTube channel. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 in advance.