This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00 PM. All previous registrations will be honored for the 28th.
Author Tom Verde will visit the library to talk about his book, In a Class All Their Own: Unique and Historic Boats of New England. The talk will be followed by Q&A. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
This presentation will include a brief overview of New England boating history (including yachting in Newport), a snapshot look at the various categories of boats featured in the book, and more in-depth explorations of the histories of a couple of particular boats, telling their stories through pictures and video clips. Register.