Got an email from the Historical Society with the following info. Oh man, I wish I could go! Three different guys specializing in the history of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries respectively? Be still my heart.
Join the American History Guys as we share a heaping helping of conversation on one of the Virginia Historical Society's favorite holidays: Thanksgiving.
On Monday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Robins Family Forum, we will host a live staging of BackStory with the American History Guys.
If you do not know who the American History Guys are, let me introduce you to renowned U.S. historians Peter Onuf, Ed Ayers, and Brian Balogh, or as they like to call themselves: 18th century guy, 19th century guy, and 20th century guy.
The American History Guys will peel back layers of tradition and competing myths that have created the celebration that we know today. From Pilgrims, to turkey, to football games, to parade floats, the Guys will offer surprising perspectives on the shaping of one of our nation's most beloved holidays.
A special guest -- who will make a case for Virginia's claim on Thanksgiving's roots -- will also join the Guys.
BackStory is a program of Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.
Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, in the Robins Family Forum. This event is open to the public and admission is free.
I look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Levengood
President and CEO
Virginia Historical Society
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