Videos: Adult Programs

Join curator Gordon Wilkins for this webinar to explore the work of the Florida Highwaymen, a loosely affiliated group of 26 African American landscape painters who sold their vivid and expressive tropical scenes door-to-door and out of the trunks of their cars along the coastal roads of Eastern Florida from the 1950s through the 1980s.

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Join curator Rachel Vogel to explore the work of contemporary photographer Tommy Kha, the second recipient of the Addison’s Bartlett H. Hayes, Jr. Prize.

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Many of us are grieving a range of losses the passing of family or friends transitions in our community or major life changes Our views on grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate the losses in our lives Join this conversation moderated by Michele Bograd a certified endoflife doula and psychologist to explore your thoughts…

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Join curators Allison Kemmerer and Gordon Wilkins for a virtual tour of the exhibition June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart.

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With over 135 suicide deaths per day in the US it is important to be able to recognize when a friend or family member may be struggling with thoughts of suicide Knowing when to ask Are you thinking about taking your life is an important first step in helping someone This presentation will help provide participants with…

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Memorial Hall Library hosts a monthly in person genealogy club on the second Thursday of each month The June 12 2025 club meeting featured special guest speaker Alex Krakovsky a Ukrainian genealogist and openrecords activist manages a network of volunteers working to digitize and publish Ukrainian Jewish historical records online…

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In this conversation we will touch on some of the issues with what the funeral industry calls traditional deathcare and we will explore choices people can make now to make more environmentally friendly green(er) choices.

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While its important for people to prepare for future health issues by signinga living will naming a health care agent and discussing ones wishes these steps are just the beginning In this talk Gigi Morris will discuss how to choose a health care agent what to discuss with an agent and critically what they can expect and…

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httpsvimeocom996654743 Join Robert Bouchie Boston Universitys School of Medicines Anatomical Lab director for an informative talk regarding the history practice ethics and legalities of whole body anatomical donation The first part of this program highlights Roberts background how he came to be the anatomical lab director and his philosophy when approaching the practicalities of anatomical donations Then…

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Laying the Foundation Exploring the Nucleus of the Addisons Collection explores the eclectic mix of works that comprise the Addisons founding collection which reflects not just the best of what was available on the market at the time but also the specific tastes and predilections of those who contributed to its creation Join Gordon Wilkins Robert M…

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