WELCOME TO THE MONADNOCK SUMMER LYCEUM

The 2025 season is here! We invite you to join us for another summer of powerful talks from distinguished speakers who inform, inspire and engage. Now in our 56th year since the Lyceum was reestablished in 1970, we continue the tradition of thought-provoking Sunday mornings in the sancturary of the historic Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church. 

From July 6 through August 24, we gather each Sunday to hear renowned speakers share fresh perspectives that educate, challenge, and connect us.  Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply seeking meaningful conversation, the Lyceum provides a space to reflect, grow, and engage with ideas that matter. Live music begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the speaker at 11:00 a.m.

Can't attend in person? All talks are live-streamed and available to watch online. 

Explore the Lyceum

• Join Us This Season—View the 2025 speaker schedule below and plan to be a part of this vibrant summer tradition. 

• Revisit Past Talks—Explore our archive of past speakers, dating back to 1970. Audio recordings are available from 2012 onwards, and video from 2020 to the present.

• Stay Connected—Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates, livestream reminders, and Lyceum news.

With Gratitude

The Monadnock Summer Lyceum is made possible by the generous support of Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough Folk Music, Microspec Corporation, Belletetes Inc., Putnam Foundation, RiverMead, Bauhan Publishing, Cathy Cambal-Hayward, Realtor and many individual contributors. Your support sustains this nearly 200-year tradition of public discourse and community learning.

We look forward to welcoming you to this summer—in the pews or online!