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Talk: George Washington, His Ball Family Relatives, & Stories of His Life
Talk and Book Signing by historian Jim Bish, author of I Can't Tell a Lie.
When and where
Date and time
Starts on Tuesday, June 13 · 6:30pm EDT
Location
Lancaster Community Library 16 Town Centre Dr. Kilmarnock, VA 22482
About this event
- 1 hour
- Mobile eTicket
Jim Bish is the author of I Can’t Tell A Lie: Parson Weems and the Truth about George Washington’s Cherry Tree, Prayer at Valley Forge, and Other Anecdotes. George Washington had many uncles, aunts, and cousins on his mother’s side who are often overlooked as influencers in his life. Washington’s family associations, primarily his Ball family relations, are studied in depth for the first time in this new book, revealing much about Washington’s non-public life. The connections among his family circles, neighbors, and other associates reveal the sources for the many anecdotes of George’s life immortalized by his biographer Parson Weems.
Free but reservations required due to limited seating. Co-hosted by Lancaster Virginia Historical Society and Lancaster Community Library at 16 Town Center Drive, Kilmarnock. Books available for purchase at event or advance www.LancasterVaHistory.org
Program will also be streamed live on Facebook and saved later on Youtube.