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Tag Archives: August 1

Happy Birthday, Miss Mitchell!

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Jascin Finger

Rosemary is for remembrance.

Happy Birthday, Miss Mitchell!

August 1, 1818- June 28, 1889

Posted in Maria Mitchell's Attic | Tagged August 1, Maria Mitchell, Maria Mitchell's birthday, Nantucket, Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association

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