Remembering John Hench (February 21, 1943 – April 10, 2024) John Hench (elected October 1985) was the scholarly soul of the American Antiquarian Society for more than three decades. John’s contributions are deeply woven into the Society’s fabric, and every day we are the beneficiaries and stewards of his remarkable legacy. A Minnesotan by upbringing and allegiance, John
Since Aug. 26, 1999, our sister paper, The Ellsworth American, has published the national debt on its front page. The weekly reminder of the nation’s financial obligations goes unnoticed by
The Thirty-fifth Annual Wiggins Lecture Caterina Jarboro, the 1898 Wilmington Riot, and the Challenges of the Archive Richard A. Yarborough Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET Approximately 60 minutes. This hybrid program will be held in person at Antiquarian Hall and livestreamed to a virtual audience on YouTube. Advance registration is required for both. Doors open at