Bards Alley is delighted to join the Vienna250 Committee in cohosting a special series of author talks to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year. The series concludes on Saturday, June 20 with a visit by Charlottesville author Gayle Jessup White.
White will be at the Vienna Community Center to discuss her memoir “Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy.” Centered on its author’s quest to verify her ancestry, the book confronts slavery’s role in the founding of the United States and the country’s ongoing struggle to reconcile its history with its ideals.
Vienna bookstore Bards Alley will have copies available for purchase and a post-discussion signing. To reserve your copy for pick-up either at the store or at the event, call (571) 459-2653. Attendees can also enjoy light refreshments.
This event is free and does not require registration. For more information on the author series and other Vienna250 activities, visit historicviennainc.org/vienna250