You all so much for your patience. We are delighted to be gathered here today. I dont want to slow us down, but i do want to make sure you know a little bit about where you are today. Can i just get a sense of how many of you are at the Historical Society for the first time . Welcome to the institution has been around for a long time, 154 heres comin, and we are a histl society that prides herself on being very accessible to people. We have an extraordinary Research Library that is open to one and all. Periods behind the wall of history. It is an exhibition about the prospect parprospect park and iy downstairs, so theres a lot going on and you should come back and explore and perhaps most importantly for those of you that are interested in Public Programs such as this one i want to make sure that you pick up this brochure on your way back. It is chalk full of incredibly interesting programs and a whole series about womens suffrage coming up soon. Take a look. Dont miss any of the great