History Lunch & Learn: You've Got Mail

At one time, daily letter-writing bound us together. Today, ubiquitous emails, texts, and social media messages challenge this time-honored tradition.

This talk weaves together a historical look at letter-writing from the pharaohs of ancient Egypt and historical figures like Abigail Adams and Jane Austen to the intimate, everyday shared experiences between sweethearts, friends and family members.

Is letter-writing a tradition lost? Or will a renewed interest take hold again?

Presented by Celia Daniels, an independent museum consultant specializing in ethnographic collections.

Please bring your own lunch. Dessert provided by the Lenexa Historical Society and Lenexa Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Ages 18 and up.

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About the presenter series

“You’ve Got Mail: Exploring Letter-Writing Through Time” is part of Humanities Kansas Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.

When

Location

Thompson Barn, 11184 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS, 66219, View Map