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February 25, 2026

Event
Winter Lecture Series – Celebrating HMML’s 60 Years
Time
11 a.m. (CT)
Location
Virtual (via Zoom)
Topic
Winter Lecture Series—Manuscripts in Partition

HMML’s manuscripts tell stories of borders, upheaval, and resilience. Across the 20th century, the creation of new nation-states often disrupted libraries and displaced cultural treasures, leaving minority communities and their manuscripts fragmented and at risk. As part of HMML’s 60th anniversary celebration, this lecture uncovers how these manuscripts bear witness to the human consequences of partition and reveals the remarkable work HMML does to reconnect, preserve, and share what was thought to be lost.
Presenter
Dr. Josh Mugler, Curator of Eastern Christian & Islamic Manuscripts: Oversees HMML’s Eastern Christian and Islamic manuscript collections, directing cataloging and preservation that reconnect dispersed cultural heritage and make it accessible to scholars worldwide.
Registration
Free and open to the public, but registration is required:

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March 25, 2026

Event
Winter Lecture Series – Celebrating HMML’s 60 Years
Time
11 a.m. (CT)
Location
Virtual (via Zoom)
Topic
Winter Lecture Series—Finding Common Ground Across Cultures: Building Relationships Through HMML’s Work

From its very beginning, HMML’s mission has been about more than manuscripts—it’s about people and partnerships. This lecture explores HMML’s early work in Austria (1965–1973) and the innovative approach to collaboration that set the standard for building trust and lasting relationships with libraries and communities. As HMML celebrates 60 years, discover how these partnerships continue to safeguard manuscripts and connect cultures across the globe.
Presenter
Dr. Matthew Z. Heintzelman, HMML Director of European Manuscript Projects: Oversees HMML’s European manuscript initiatives, coordinating preservation, cataloging, and partnerships with historic libraries and monastic collections. His expertise in manuscript preservation and collaborative projects offers insight into HMML’s unique model and its lasting impact on cultural heritage.
Registration
Free and open to the public, but registration is required:

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May 16, 2026

Event
Public Lecture – Celebrating HMML’s 60 Years
Time
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CT)
Location
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Topic

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Museum without Glass

Join our curators in a conversation about their favorite items from our collections, flip through books made hundreds of years ago, and get inspired by art up close and personal.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Preserving Pages: 60 Years of Sharing the World’s Handwritten Past with special guest Dr. Columba Stewart, Executive Director of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library

For 60 years, the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library has worked to preserve and share the world’s handwritten past. Take a journey with HMML’s Executive Director around the world and learn about the importance of partnering with communities worldwide to protect cultural heritage in places threatened by war, natural disaster, and decay.

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Reception with light refreshments and conversation

Presenter
Dr. Columba Stewart
Registration
Event is free and open to the public; registration details available soon.

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