Join Andrew Carroll, author of three New York Times bestsellers, as he reveals his eye-opening – and at times hilarious -- journey across America to find and explore unmarked historic sites where extraordinary moments occurred and remarkable individuals once lived. Sparking the idea for this book was Mr. Carroll's visit to the spot where Abraham Lincoln's son was saved by the brother of Lincoln's assassin. He wondered," How many other unmarked places are there where intriguing events have unfolded and that we walk past every day, not realizing their significance?" To answer that question, Mr. Carroll ultimately trekked to every region of the country -- by car, train, plane, helicopter, bus, bike, and kayak and on foot. Among the things he learned:
- Where in North America the oldest sample of human DNA was discovered
- Where America's deadliest maritime disaster took place, a calamity worse than the fate of the Titanic
- How a 14-year-old farm boy's brainstorm led to the creation of television
Books available for purchase; Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Mark Twain Library and Meadow Ridge. Please register online: www.marktwainlibrary.org or call 203.938.2545.