Guided Tour – The Transatlantic Slave Trade
A tour to mark The United Nations International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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Midsummer Magic – An evening tour of the Garden
Book a summer evening tour of the gardens at the Cowper and Newton Museum with a glass of Pimms.
Free Talk & Discussion : Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn with Professor James Walvin
Join historian Professor James Walvin for a free talk and signing in the Three Hares Gallery at the Museum of his new book, ‘Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn’
18th Century Crafts – Free Hands On Family Activity at the Museum
An 18th century themed drop in activity for families between 1:00pm and 4:00pm!
Olney & District Local History Day – What the Romans did for us (in Olney)
Join this talk and discussion to learn about Olney’s earliest history and the background to the recent discovery of the Olney Mosaic!
Free Talk with Refreshments: Bucks in the Commonwealth Period
A talk with refreshments at the Cowper & Newton museum, exploring Bucks in the commonwealth period. The talk will be referencing the Battle of Olney and the living conditions at the time.
Blues Rock Guitarist Rory Gallagher and Amazing Grace
Dr Lauren Alex O’Hagan from the Open University, presents ‘Amazing Grace’ in the Life and Work of Rory Gallagher in this video and article. Rory Gallagher was an Irish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He pioneered the blues over three decades across the globe, performing 2000 concerts until his untimely death in 1995. ‘Amazing Grace’ in … Read more
Free Talk with Refreshments: Amazing Grace with Professor Bruce Hindmarsh
Join historian Professor Bruce Hindmarsh for a talk in the museum’s marquee on the new book “Amazing Grace”. The book tells the story of Amazing Grace and includes added research. Plus, a trailer for a new feature film will also be shown.
Free Talk with Refreshments: What did Cowper Wear?
Based around some of the museum’s portraits of Cowper, this short walking talk around the museum, will be a foretaste of next year’s display of Georgian clothing in our collection.
Free Talk with Refreshments: John Newton’s Friendship with Alexander Clunie
Find out more about the friendship between John Newton and Alexander Clunie with this free talk. John Newton was author of “Amazing Grace” and Clunie was Newton’s Christian mentor in St Kitts.
A Free Collections Talk with Refreshments on Olney’s 18th and 19th Century “Poor Law” Books
The Cowper and Newton Museum is home to many original manuscripts. Included in this, are 18th and 19th century “Poor Law” books. Join Geoff Swindells, who will explain more about these books and why they were used nearly 300 years ago.
18th Century Crafts – Free Hands On Family Activity at the Museum
A free drop in activity for families and children. Have a go at 18th century quill writing, wax sealing and printing!
