2017 VAF-New England Annual Meeting

Registration still open!!  Come on over!

8:30 - 9:10

9:10 – 9:15

WELCOME

9:15 – 10:15

SAM SHUPE "Pedaling Vacationland: Bicycles, Architecture, and the Leisure Landscape in Maine 1878-1902"

10:15 – 11:00

KAREN ROBBINS "Building Reform at the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls 1870 – 1900"

11:00 – 12:00

CATHERINE ZIPF "'You Will Find it Handy': Researching African-American Automobile Travel Guides and Their Sites"

12:00 – 12:15

VAF-NE FIELD TRIPS ~ 2016 Review & 2017 Preview

12:15 – 12:45

ANNUAL MEETING

12:15 – 1:30

LUNCH ~ Box lunches will be offered at the Oliver Wight Tavern (see below).  Other lunch options are also available at the Museum and in nearby Sturbridge.

1:30 – 2:15

WORKS-IN-PROGRESS ~ Several brief presentations of works-in-progress from the field.                

2:15 – 3:00

STATE OF THE CHAPTER ~ Join the discussion about the state of vernacular architecture studies in 2017 and the role that the VAF-NE chapter could play in advancing the field!  We look forward to your thoughts, ideas and feedback. Your contributions can help move the chapter forward in the coming years!

REGISTRATION

Member  $20.00

Non-Member  $30.00

Student  $10.00

BOX LUNCH

$20.00 (reservations accepted through March 17)

Roast Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Honey Mustard on Ciabatta

Roast Beef, Bleu Cheese, Watercress and Dijon Mustard on Multi Grain Bread

Grilled Vegetables, Goat Cheese with Basil Oil on Herbed Focaccia

ADDITIONAL DONATIONS

*VAF-New England operates primarily through donated funds and services.  Your additional contribution will help us to continue our program of field trips and annual conference!

Questions? Email us at vafnewengland@gmail.com.