When Lancaster resident Mary Rowlandson published her captivity narrative in 1682, it quickly became a best-seller both in the American colonies and in Britain. But what was it about her story that was so interesting? Why did seventeenth-century readers enjoy a captivity narrative so much? Join our Special Collections and Archives Librarian to learn more about what made captivity narratives popular and what made Mary Rowlandson’s special.

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DATE: Friday, May 1

TIME: 2 – 3 PM

LOCATION: Reference Room, Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523

This program is offered by Thayer Memorial Library as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!