Notre Dame, Arising from the Ashes

The Yarmouth Port Library Presents Notre-Dame, Arising from the Ashes Presented by Mary Woodward Friday, February 28, 1:00 PM Millions around the world gasped as the fire on April 15, 2019, engulfed the roof and spire of the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. During this presentation, we will follow the history of this hallowed ground, from the first cathedral on the site in the 6th century to the Notre-Dame we knew as a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, built between the 12th and 14th centuries. And now, after an astonishing five-year restoration effort funded by millions of people from around the world, Notre-Dame is open again. By all accounts, it is a breathtaking and glorious achievement! We will look inside and see what has been recreated on the banks of the Seine River in Paris for humankind to enjoy for centuries to come. Mary C. Woodward has spent more than 40 years in the museum and historic home business, having earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Art History. Currently, Mary is the Vice President of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth and the Collections Management Chair, overseeing the Society’s 19th century sea captain’s house and its collection. Space is limited. Please call the library at 508-362-3717 to reserve your space. Yarmouth Port Library, 297 Main St. (Rt 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 Early arrival is suggested as parking is also limited. Additional parking may be found behind the firehouse.