One City One Book Celebrates America 250 With a Focus on Founding Mothers
This October, Hamilton's One City One Book reading program returns with a doubleheader of books and public events celebrating the role of America's Founding Mothers. This unique anniversary lineup showcases both historical fiction and founding biography, jointly presented by Miami University Regionals and the Fitton Center for Creative Arts with support from the Lane Libraries in conjunction with America 250-Ohio.
The series kicks off with events centered on Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie's "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams." On Wednesday, Oct. 7\\ , at 11.30 a.m., the Fitton Center hosts its Celebrating Self luncheon series. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music costume shop manager Clara Jean Kelly will walk guests through the fashionable attire of America's revolutionary era, featuring live models from the Fitton Center community. This ticketed program is sponsored by Niki and Chris Motley: reservations at fittoncenter.org/celebrating-self.
"Our long partnership with One City One Book always results in an interesting, entertaining luncheon event," said Mark D. Motz, Fitton Center marketing manage r. "We get to take one element from the book and do a deeper dive."
\\ nOn Thursday, Oct. 8, join New York Times bestselling novelist Stephanie Dray as she explores the life and legacy of Abigail Adams, the wife of one president and the mother of another, whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. "A Founding Mother" has receive d rave reviews, and was recently selected by Reese's Book Club, the na tional reading community founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. This keynote talk is at 7 p.m. at Miami Regionals Parrish Auditorium, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio, 45011.
Then, on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m ., Parrish Auditorium welcomes its second keynote: acclaimed historian Catherine Allgor, author of "A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation." Allgor will discuss how Dolley Madison became one of the best-known figures in the United States, even earning the title of "America's Queen." An innovative and skilled politician, s he employed her role as a "lady" and a hostess of social events to uni te the new nation, and in doing so, fashioned the role of First Lady.
Free copies of both books will be available to borrow at the Hamilton Lane Library, with additional copies available in locations around the city. Participants are encouraged to read their copy and share it with someone else in Hamilton to enjoy. Copies will also be available for purchase at book signings following the keynote talks.
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All are welcome at the free talks hosted at Miami Regionals Hamilton campus, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/Passport