Posted by Museum intern Victoria Kunhardt
The Museum of World Treasures will soon host author Linda S. Johnston for the first event of the 2014 Lecture Series. Johnston will join the Museum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 to discuss her book Hope Amid Hardship.
The Museum of World Treasures will soon host author Linda S. Johnston for the first event of the 2014 Lecture Series. Johnston will join the Museum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 to discuss her book Hope Amid Hardship.
Johnston is an environmental educator and field interpreter
for George Mason University who has a keen interest in history. With the goal
of emphasizing the written word, Johnston created The Journaling Project, "to show students the importance of telling their own story.” Her book Hope Amid Hardship was released in
August of 2013 and offers a new perspective on the pioneer voices from
Kansas territories.
Hope Amid Hardship offers
a fresh approach to history as it collects journals and writings from 60 settlers. The reflections of these pioneers provides
on outlook on the burdens, challenges, and brighter times of pioneer life. The unique format of Hope Amid Hardships preservers the character and charm of the writers’ words, while the "whimsical watercolor illustrations give the book a journal-like feel, making it
irresistible to those who enjoy history, memoir, art, and nature. Thoughtfully
researched and illustrated, this piece of Americana presents the hopeful, light-hearted
side of life in Kansas Territory.”
This educational event is open to the public. Please join us to learn about the challenges and brighter side of pioneer life among those who shaped the
Sunflower State. Audience members are welcome to explore the vast array of
treasures that the Museum has to offer and then discuss with Johnston and ask
questions about her book and research.
Please join us for this educational event. Admission for this lecture is free for
Museum members or $5(+tax) for non-members due to our monthly Family Night event. Please visit
our website for more information or call the Museum at
316.263.1311.
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