Orton P. Camp Lecture: Fortune’s Story

FREE Museum and program admission in celebration of Orton’s Birthday. Mattatuck Museum Director, Bob Burns, will speak about the long and sometimes dehumanizing story of Fortune, a man who’s remains were on display in the Mattatuck Museum for many years; and the proactive steps the Museum took to give him a proper burial and narrative. This annual lecture is supported by Orton P. Camp. Register here

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September 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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FREE Museum and program admission in celebration of Orton’s Birthday.
Mattatuck Museum Director, Bob Burns, will speak about the long and sometimes dehumanizing story of Fortune, a man who’s remains were on display in the Mattatuck Museum for many years; and the proactive steps the Museum took to give him a proper burial and narrative.
This annual lecture is supported by Orton P. Camp.
Register here

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