Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Both. We are planning to offer in-person lectures at Hamilton Hall on Thursdays at 11 AM in February and March beginning on February 6th.

    NEW: We will also provide replays of the lectures from the following Saturday at 11 AM through Tuesday at 8 PM.

  • Yes. There are three ticket types available. All of these provide online access. As the name

    suggests, "Remote-Only" subscribers may only watch replays and may not attend in-person.

    The other two ticket types allow you to attend in-person, watch replays online, or both.

  • No. The Lecture Series sells tickets only to the full 8-week series. We promise a full slate of terrific speakers! If you hold a Sponsor ticket, you have purchased a total of eight in-person admissions, so you can use them all for yourself, or bring one other person with you and attend fewer lectures. Remote Only (replays) and Subscriber tickets (in-person and replays) provide access for the ticket holder only to the eight lectures.

  • You can watch the virtual lectures from any type of device that connects to the internet. This could be a desktop computer, laptop, iPad, or smartphone.

  • Replayed lectures will be hosted on a website used for playing videos. You do not need to have any special login to access them. A link will be sent to you by email.

  • Each week, ticket holders will receive an email from Hamilton Hall with a link for replay access.

    The subject of the email messages will say: “Replay of ‘Speaker Name’ Lecture”

    If you do not receive this email as expected, please check any other email accounts you may have used to register (for instance, a spouse’s email address).

  • You will receive an email titled “Replay of ‘Speaker Name’ Lecture” You can click on the link provided to be taken to the website with the replay.

    After each lecture, you will be able to watch the replay “on demand” any time from *Saturday at 11 AM until Tuesday at 8 PM*

  • The Subscriber level admits one person to each lecture. If you have purchased a Sponsor ticket, you are entitled to eight total admissions to the Lectures. You can attend all eight lectures on your own, or attend fewer lectures but bring a guest (for example, you and a spouse could attend four lectures together).

  • You can of course have an additional person in the same room as you. We ask that you watch the replays with a maximum of one other person. If a larger group would like to watch, we request that they purchase their own tickets. This is an honor system– thank you for supporting the Lecture Series and Hamilton Hall!

  • No. The link in your email invitation is private for Lecture Series Subscribers.

  • One ticket purchase (of any kind) means one email address will receive replay links.

  • If you cannot access a replay, you can email lectures@hamiltonhall.org. Please keep in mind, this email is not staffed 24/7, and we will respond to you ASAP.

    With our new video hosting plan, there will be no more issues with a “poor connection” coming from the Hamilton Hall end. If you are having difficulty accessing the video, it could be a problem with your internet connection or your browser. While we may not be able to fix certain issues related to your internet service, you’re welcome to reach out by phone during our weekend technical support hours for guidance: 11am-12pm Saturdays.

  • You can always email lectures@hamiltonhall.org with questions about the Lecture Series and the replays. If you’d like help by phone, you can call (978) 744-0805 between 10am - 2pm Monday - Friday, and 11am - 12pm Saturday.

  • Lectures will be canceled only if a speaker is unable to make it to Salem, or if the City of Salem calls a snow emergency. For any possible changes due to weather please consult hamiltonhall.org/lectureseries, (978) 744-0805, or email lectures@hamiltonhall.org. Canceled lectures will not be rescheduled.

  • The proceeds from the Lecture Series on World Affairs support the restoration and maintenance of Hamilton Hall, a historic assembly hall in Salem, MA. Hamilton Hall, a non-profit organization, is deeply grateful for the support lecture attendees provide.