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Visiting Miss Dickinson

In the spring of 2012, I had the privilege of visiting Amherst, MA, with the Parnassus English Club from Oneonta State College. Our journey centered around the Emily Dickinson Museum, alongside other significant sites linked to the poet's life. We explored the Evergreen Homestead, where Dickinson's brother lived with her best friend, Susan. The tour also included her historic home, now partially restored, and a small exhibit at Jones Library. This unforgettable trip allowed me to connect with Dickinson's profound legacy in a truly personal way.

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Visiting Miss Dickinson

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  1. Visiting Miss Dickinson My Trip to Amherst, MA Amanda Lowe

  2. During the Spring of 2012, Parnassus English Club (Oneonta State College), lead by their President, Amanda Lowe, took a trip to Amherst, MA. During our stay we were able to visit the Emily Dickinson Museum and a couple other sites. It was a life changing trip!

  3. Emily Dickinson • Birth & Death • December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886 • Birth place: Amherst, MA • Known as “The Eccentric Recluse” and the “The Lady in White” • Poetry was not widespread until after her death • Example of her poetry • Dickinson inspired a lot of criticism and books • Examples of poetry inspired by her

  4. Media! “Taking off Emily Dickinson’s Clothes” by Billy Collins Emily Dickinson Poem

  5. Evergreen Homestead The first part of our tour began at the Evergreen homestead. Evergreen belonged to Emily’s brother and his wife Susan, who was Emily’s best friend. To the left is a view of the path that Emily would walk to visit from her home Pictured to the right is the entrance to Evergreen. The instead of the house is completely untouched and is currently undergoing restoration. It is extremely Victorian. I highly suggest visiting if you ever get the chance.

  6. Dickinson Homestead The second part of our tour lead us into Emily Dickinson’s home. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take pictures inside the home. The outside structure looks as it did during Emily’s life. The inside is somewhat updated, though Emily’s room (where she actually died) has be restored to what it was.

  7. Jones Library At Jones Library we were able to view a small Emily Dickinson exhibit as well as view some archival material

  8. Visiting Emily: West Cemetery As a long standing tradition, visitors leave notes for Emily in a small box next to her grave. Below are photos of her grave as well as a mural that can be seen from the cemetery.

  9. You can visit too! Emily Dickinson Museum Jones Library West Cemetery

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