'But It's A Great Story': Debunking American Legends At Southbury Public Library

Press release from the Southbury Public Library:

12/16/2024

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom, join us for a virtual program and learn more about the history behind American legends.

This lecture, presented by accomplished historian and storyteller Valerie Gugala, will delve into some widely popular American legends that have been passed down through generations, exploring the truth behind these tales. While these legends may have become ingrained in popular culture, it is important to critically examine their historical accuracy.

Historian Valerie Gugala has been studying Abraham and Mary Lincoln for as long as she can remember. Her interest in the Lincolns led her to an interest in the Presidents, First Ladies, and their families. She and her husband have traveled to many Presidential Libraries across the country, and they aim to visit all of them in the next few years. Over the last 25 years, Valerie has spoken at libraries, schools, churches, senior groups, and park districts throughout the country. She loves to share her knowledge of and enthusiasm for our country’s history with audiences.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

Registration Link:

Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-its-great-story-debunking-american-legends-44419

This press release was produced by the Southbury Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.