The Puritans had a reputation for being very strict and stern. You might be amazed at what their attitudes about sex were, within reason…of course. Mary-Ellen Smiley will be presenting a lecture on the sexual attitudes of the people of the North Shore in the 17th century. What were people like? How was dating conducted? This is a realistic look at the intimate daily lives of our ancestors. Be surprised!

Mary-Ellen L Smiley MEd is currently a historic set designer and an antique restorationist. She has been the Director of the Salem Museum, a part of Gordon Colleges Institute for Public History, former Executive Assistant and Curator for Joanne Patton, past Director of the Beverly Historical Society, and past Curator at the Wenham Museum.

Free and open to adults. Questions? Contact Ona at ridenour@noblenet.org.

View the full Monday Mornings schedule. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

Note: This replaces a previously scheduled lecture. We will be rescheduling Julia Fox Garrison for the spring series.