Middlebury historian to discuss the real "Joan of Arc"

MIDDLEBURY | The Opera Company of Middlebury will host a conversation with Professor Louisa Burnham Friday, Sept. 17, from 4 p.m.-5 p.m., in Unity Hall, at the Congregational Church located at 30 N. Pleasant St. This event is free to the public. Everyone wishing to attend is asked to wear a mask and be vaccinated. Enter at the North Pleasant (U.S. Route 7) door to United Hall. Burnham has explored the life and times of Joan of Arc who was born in the northeast of France and rallied French soldiers to drive English troops from her country. She was captured in 1430 A.D. and burned at the stake a year later on May 30, 1431, at what is estimated to have been 19 years of age. This discussion will provide background to the Opera Company of Middlebury's upcoming production of "The Maid of Orleans" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Burnham is a professor of history at Middlebury College. Former opera company board member David Clark will interview Burnham, and there will be an opportunity to meet her after the program. Middlebury Community Television will record the discussion for later local broadcasts. Free talks about "The Maid of Orleans" will be given at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Middlebury one hour before each performance Oct. 1-9.

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