Rogow Community Room

“How We Kept Each Other Close: Portrait Miniature in the Early 19th Century South”

Join historical novelist Katherine Scott Crawford for a journey into the post-Revolutionary era in the South, and the fascinating world of miniature portraits—topics Katherine researched while writing her latest historical novel, The Miniaturist’s Assistant. During her talk, Katherine will explore the early 19th century’s version of the personal and/or family portrait—something akin to our 21st century “selfie,” a school picture, or even a professional headshot. Adventure in the United States’s own Regency Era (without the regent, of course) and learn how early Americans chose to remember the people they loved best. Be ready for a lively presentation and a Q & A after the discussion.