ANTIQUARTO
Brenton Simons on history, genealogy, collecting, and the arts
THE ANTIQUARTO
"Four Centuries of American Family Heritage Treasures" Washington, DC, April 8, 2019
Please join me! On Monday, April 8, 2019, I will give an all-new, illustrated talk in Washington, DC, on "Four Centuries of American Family Heritage Treasures and a rare glimpse at some of the originals themselves" at a luncheon (12:00 pm to 1:30 p.m) hosted by three dear friends, David Martin Trebing and Brantley and Peter Knowles, at a private club. This will be the second annual luncheon of American Ancestors and the New England Historic Genealogical Society during the pop
Migrations: A Citywide Festival in New York
Carnegie Hall and 75+ partnering organizations will sponsor a festival of 100+ events in New York City entitled "Migrations: The Making of America," beginning February 28, 2019 (and at Carnegie Hall on March 9, 2019). Events range from talks and workshops to musical presentations to the NYC Tartan Day Parade. "Our music---and our history---is enriched by the diversity of cultures, traditions, and people of this nation. Come hear what defines us all." From the event catalogue:
A Family Becoming American
A truly remarkable contribution to the field of genealogy has been achieved by my colleague and friend, David Watson Kruger. If you are lucky enough to be closely related to David, you have just hit genealogical pay dirt! He has recently completed a six-volume genealogy - published across a whopping thirteen books - on his ancestry in a series entitled "A Family Becoming American." An award-winning genealogist, David has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the New
A magnificent royal chart
Genealogist Don Charles Stone has prepared a magnificent chart for me tracing my descents from Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Edward I, and other kings and noblemen. While I knew I had such ancestry, Don's enormous chart brings these historical figures to life in new and interesting ways. Here is an original Knight of the Garter, Ralph de Stafford, created Earl of Stafford in 1350/1, and an assortment of de Clares, le Despensers, Ferrers, Raleighs, and others. This lovel