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Long Island's Gold Coast Elite & the Great War

Presentation and Book Signing

2022-01-27 19:00:00 2022-01-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Long Island's Gold Coast Elite & the Great War Presentation and Book Signing by local author Richard Welch. Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Thursday, January 27
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-01-27 19:00:00 2022-01-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Long Island's Gold Coast Elite & the Great War Presentation and Book Signing by local author Richard Welch. Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Presentation and Book Signing by local author Richard Welch.

Local historian, author and educator Richard Welch presents this lecture based on his newly published book Long Island’s Gold Coast Elite and the Great War, which explores how the leading families of the North Shore mobilized to support the Allies at the outbreak of war in 1914. Morgan bankers, movie producers, society glitterati, government officials, politically connected lawyers and one ex-president arranged massive loans and supplies for the Allies, while agitating for militarization and intervention. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation (Cash or check payment accepted).  Registration is required. Open to all.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Lectures and Workshops |

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Huntington Public Library Main Building

Phone: 631-427-5165

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Main is located in the heart of Huntington Village, on the corner of Prospect Street and Main Street. The Main has a large auditorium and two smaller meeting rooms, one room for Children's programs and a conference room. There is also a Local History room located on the second floor and an Art Gallery located on the lower level.

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