The Old Man: His Life and Legacy
Mon, Feb 12
|Online Zoom Event
Art historian Inez McDermott shares stories of the many people who played a part in "saving" the Old Man in the Mountain, and you may share your own stories of this iconic symbol. An RSVP is not required, but your response allows us to send you an event reminder and any other important updates.
Time & Location
Feb 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Online Zoom Event
About the Event
The Old man: His Life and Legacy
With art historian and college professor Inez McDermott
{This program is made possible by a grant from the "New Hampshire Humanities "Humanities to Go" program.}
When the Old Man of the Mountain fell from his perch high above Franconia Notch, on May 3, 2003, it made international news. Many in New Hampshire and beyond responded as though mourning a beloved public figure. This program presents the "story" of the Old Man and examines the ways that public perceptions of the Profile played a role in shaping and establishing New Hampshire's identity, both symbolically and physically. We will discuss the stories of the many people who played a part in "saving" the Old Man, from the risk-taking mountaineers and engineers who kept the ledges in place for so many years, to the school children who gave their pennies to…