**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** 

Civilizations began developing about 12,000 BCE but writing systems are a relatively recent creation, having come along about 3,000 BCE. Examine the development of some historical examples of early writing systems such as cuneiform, hieroglyphs, runes, glyphs and calligraphy. Explore the creation of pictograms, ideograms and alphabets as we look at objects in the archaeological record from cultures around the world. Led by art historian Mary Woodward, a guide at several Historic New England properties. She previously served as Public Programs Coordinator and Educator at the Concord Museum. 

Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

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