Only 185 Claude Laurent glass flutes survive worldwide today and 20 of the rare instruments are in the Library’s Dayton C. Miller Collection. One of them, made for President James Madison in honor of his second inauguration, has a bit of a mystery 🧐 surrounding it. 🧵
Snead State is kicking off its 125th anniversary with a Founders Day Festival and Pageant on Saturday, Sept. 17. We are planning a day of fun for the whole family that is FREE and open to the community. For more information, visit https://t.co/T3BOMFKAIL. #SneadState#CommCollege
S-DAZE! We hope you enjoyed your walk or run today. Join us tomorrow from 11-2 on the quad for games, fun and FREE ice cream! 🍦 #SneadState#CommCollege@ACCS_Education
In March 1887, 6 yr old Helen Keller met Anne Sullivan. Sullivan's teaching helped Keller go on to become a public speaker, write 12 books, advocate for blind people, women's rights + racial equality + co-found @ACLU. #womenshistorymonth
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