Non-Fiction Book Discussion Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation! In-Person
In "Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy," author Nathaniel Philbrick retraces the route of George Washington's 1789 presidential tour of the New England states by taking the same journey with his wife. Along the way he weaves together three stories: Washington's original journey and why it mattered, Philbrick's road trip, and the state of America in 2018. The book is partly a travel memoir and partly a reflection on our national identity.
Join us to discuss "Travels with George," and revisit America's founding through an engaging blend of history, travel, and the enduring legacy of George Washington. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library.
The discussion will be moderated by Kristina Poznan, PhD, a Durham resident who earned degrees in History from Vassar College and the College of William & Mary. She is currently the managing editor of the "Journal of Slavery and Data Preservation" (Michigan State University).
- Date:
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Durham Conference Center ( Lower Level Left)
- Audience:
- Adults ( or ages 19+)
- Categories:
- In-Person Onsite Program