JHS, Author at Jamestown Historical Society

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March 2026 Exhibit in Town Hall: Local Impressions

The March 2026 exhibit in Jamestown Town Hall includes note cards made by local artists.

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Henry Orne Rider (1860 – 1943)

Henry Orne Rider, artist and educator, studied in the states and Paris. His work focused on landscapes and peaceful rural scenes.

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February 2026 Exhibit in Town Hall: From the Hands of Women

The February 2026 exhibit in Jamestown Town Hall highlights the skills of island women such as a needlepoint box for bridge tokens.

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Samplers: Family and Historic Record

Artistic needlework samplers done by young women in the 18th and 19th centuries are complex works reflecting her level of educational and a family’s history and position in society.

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January 2026 Exhibit in Town Hall: A Passion for Preserving the Island’s History

The January 2026 exhibit in Jamestown Town Hall celebrates Sue Maden’s passion for history with a display of memorabilia she collected and a few of her writings.

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Sue Maden’s Contributions to the JHS Collection

Sue Maden’s many contributions to the JHS including postcards, artifacts, her research and writings help tell the story of Jamestown’s history and changes over the years.