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The Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke with Andrew Lawler
July 24, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Andrew Lawler, author of, “The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke,” will join us to discuss the mystery surrounding the colony’s disappearance. A visual narrative will accompany the talk. Books will be available for purchase from Titcombs Books.
A Q&A/Book signing will follow the discussion.
Mr. Lawler will cover:
How did the Lost Colony get lost?
Why has the fate of the colony been seen as a mystery?
How is the Lost Colony important to Native American history?
Why are the myths about the settlers, including Virginia Dare, associated with white nationalism?
What likely happened to the colonists?
Free to the public. Registration is appreciated! Email sturgisreference@comcast.net or call 508-362-6636.
