Join us for a talk with one of our favorite speakers, David Kruh, on his new book Little Mister Victory: A Daughter's Search for the Woman Who Abandoned Her Father on VJ Day, co-written by Tina Drzal. Little Mister Victory is the story of Tina's decades-long search for the woman who abandoned her father as an infant on VJ Day.
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women--known as the girls by the leadership of the resistance and bandits by their Nazi oppressors--who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers.
Join Heather Wolf, author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, as she discusses the many fascinating functions of bird feathers--they're not just for flight and warmth! Heather will share beautiful photos and leave plenty of time for Q&A.
Author Matthew Algeo will discuss his latest book New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit. The book provides historical context for today's clashes between public interests and powerful business and political groups.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with author J. D. Dickey discussing his book, Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City. Relive the chaos, courage, and color of the American Revolution's capital city while meeting those who led the fight in the nation's War of Independence.
Historian Bruce E. Mowday will be discussing the common soldier at Valley Forge with a strong New England connection: Connecticut's own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation! **Due to limited space, please register only if you can watch the presentation live.
Speaker and author Libby McNamee will be discussing the Petticoat Patriots of the American Revolution. This talk includes the Daughters of Liberty and future Lady Presidents Martha Washington, and Abigail Adams. We will also meet Mrs. Adams' friend Mercy Warren, as well as Esther Reed, a Philadelphia socialite.
Gracia Collins Rich--independent scholar, author and avid reader-- will be discussing the invaluable contributions of Black Americans during the Revolutionary War and how their extraordinary efforts helped bring about U. S. Independence. In her work, Gracia discusses all aspects of US History, no matter how uncomfortable, because she believes it will lead to a better understanding of this country.
Just in time for the Fall, comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with chef Heidi McIndoo! And, with yummy, nutritious food like this, there's no guilt in having dessert first! Recipes will be sent out prior to the program so you can cook along if you'd like.
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application. We will cover the college application process, including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement and supplemental essays, securing strong teacher recommendations, and understanding how students can position themselves to increase their chances of admission.