A journal of rediscovery
The Florence Griswold Museum is a nationally recognized center for American art and history. The 11-acre site on the Lieutenant River in the historic town of Old Lyme offers visitors a variety art, history, and nature in one New England village setting. Its cornerstone, the Florence Griswold House, is a
Poor Yorick: A Journal of Rediscovered Objects is pleased to announce a partnership with the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The museum opened in the summer of 1998 near Foxwoods Resort Casino and is dedicated to both preserving and advancing the culture of indigenous groups of
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Poor Yorick is excited to share the news of its partnership with the Mark Twain House and Museum, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Designed by New York architect Edward Tuckerman Potter, the house was home to Samuel Clemens–also known as Mark Twain–his wife Olivia (Livy), and their three children, Susy, Clara,
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– Poor Yorick proudly announces its new partner, The Mark Twain Library in Redding, Connecticut. The library was founded by Mark Twain after his move to Redding in 1908. After his move to the town, Twain convinced his many visitors that the community needed a library. He offered to donate his
Wheels tumbled down The steep and patterned way, Over the melodic white and black peaks And through tall, grand gateways Into a meadow full of wonder, colour, And the yearning for adventure. That was my sheep. With soft and curly wool And the bluest of eyes. His name was
Continue readingMy Sheep, His Name Was Mouton by Diana Alvarado
Dearest Brother, Have no worry Hen, if there is one thing you don’t have to worry about it is my steadfast approach to learning here at Trinity College. I have no intentions of being anything less than the best I can be, the best I want to be. I
Hankow, China June 7th, 1901 Dearest Mother and Father, It is with my greatest pleasure that I send you a lovely, hand made, embroidered tapestry for your 35th anniversary. This tapestry depicts a scene from a traditional Chinese wedding and it reminded me of the blessings you have witnessed
George worked very hard but he never got to make the most of his life because he died so young at the age of 25. He fought in the Spanish-American war when he was only 22 years old. His family took pride in war and joining the army, and
I am a chair. I hate my surroundings, because all I have ever seen is disease, death, and pain. As I look around the clinic, I see many different oils and potions. John B. McCook experiments with various mixtures to create medicine and vaccines to apply to his clients.
He said it was a surprise. But why would he want to surprise a pregnant woman? Our chickees might be enthralled, But what is so important that he quit his business trip? It’s only 1867 and he said he met a man named Albert Krafft. The stories of his