Los Angeles, CA | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 6:00 pm PT
Hosted by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Private Dinner/Lecture Event
Hartford, CT | Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 12:00 pm ET
Sons of the American Revolution
Private Luncheon
Dartmouth, MA | Friday, November 5 | 4:00 pm ET
Book Talk/Q&A/Signing
Davoll’s General Store
1228 Russells Mills Rd.
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Hyannis, MA | Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 12:00 pm ET
Hyannis Yacht Club
490 Ocean St.
Hyannis, MA 02601
NOTE: This is a private event held exclusively for members of the Hyannis Yacht Club.
Williamsburg, VA | Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 7:00 pm ET
Book Talk/Q&A/Signing
The Book Warehouse of Williamsburg
5625 Richmond Rd. Suite F130
Williamsburg, VA 23188
NOTE: This event is free and open to the public
Richmond, VA | Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 5:00 pm ET
J. Harvie Wilkinson, Jr. Lecture.
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23220
NOTE: Registration required. Private event held exclusively for for VMHC members.
Oyster Bay, NY | Saturday, October 16,2021 | 4:00 pm ET
Book Talk, Q&A & Signing
Raynham Hall Museum
30 W Main St.
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
NOTE: Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. VIP tickets are $250 and include premium seating and a post-event gathering with the author. Book sales courtesy of Locust Valley Bookstore. For tickets and info, click HERE.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 7:00 pm ET
In Conversation with Peter Panchy
Broadcast from Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall
NOTE: Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day of the event. Book sales courtesy of Mitchells Book Corner. For more info, click HERE.
Rye, NY | Friday, October 8, 2021 | 4:00pm ET
Book Talk/Q&A/Signing
Rye Historical Society
1 Purchase St.
Rye, NY 10580
NOTE: Tickets are $50 which includes the author presentation, Q&A, and an autographed copy of Travels with George. Get tickets HERE.
Fairfield, CT | Thursday, October 7, 2021 | 7:00pm ET
Lecture/Q&A/Book Signing
Hosted by Fairfield Museum and History Center
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre
1420 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of the Fairfield Museum Shop. Reserve your tickets HERE.
New London, CT | Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 5:00 pm ET
Lecture/Q&A/Book Signing
The Leske Family Speakers Series
The Red Barn at Mitchell College
629-A Montauk Avenue
New London, CT
NOTE: This is a private event open only to students and faculty of Mitchell College.
Hartford, CT | Tuesday, October 5, 2021 | 7:00 pm ET
In Conversation with Walter Woodward
The Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105
NOTE: Tickets are $30 and include a copy of Travels with George. There will be a Q&A and book signing following the talk. For tickets and info, click HERE.
Washington, DC | Saturday, October 2, 2021
Private Awards Ceremony and keynote address
The Society of the Cincinnati at Larz Anderson House
Keynote Address and Presentation of the History Prize by the Society of the Cincinnati of New Jersey
Private Event.
Boston, MA | Thursday, September 30, 2021
Mount Vernon Boston Private Dinner
Albany, NY | Saturday, September 25, 2021 | 10:30am ET
Albany Book Festival
Hosted by SUNY Albany, New York State Writers Institute
Campus Center West Auditorium
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza. For more info., click HERE.
Albany, NY | Friday, September 24, 2021 | 6:00pm
Private Dinner / State Author Award Ceremony
VIRTUAL EVENT | Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 7:30 pm ET
Writing History: An Extended Q&A
In Conversation with Ryan Wood and Catherine Allgor
Hosted by New England Historic Genealogical Society, The Boston Public Library, WGBH Forum Network
NOTE: Zoom link will be sent to registrants the night of the event. Book sales courtesy of Porter Square Books. To register click HERE.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 6:00 pm ET
American Ancestors American Inspiration Bestselling Author Series
American Stories, Inspiration Today: In Conversation with Ryan Woods
Hosted by New England Historic Genealogical Society, The Boston Public Library, WGBH Forum Network
NOTE: Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the night of the event. Book sales courtesy of Porter Square Books. To register, click HERE.
Nantucket, MA | Monday, September 20, 2021 | 10:30 am ET
Book Signing
Mitchell’s Book Corner
54 Main St.
Nantucket, MA 02554
NOTE: For more info, click HERE.
Southern Pines, NC | Saturday, September 18, 2021 | 4:00 pm ET
Book Talk/Q&A/Signing
Hosted by The Country Bookshop
The Oneal School Hanna Center Auditorium
3300 Airport Rd.
Southern Pines, NC
NOTE: Tickets are $35. For tickets, click HERE.
Conway, SC | Friday, September 17, 2021 | 11am ET
Luncheon/Talk/Q&A/Signing
Litchfield Books & Art Works, Moveable Feast Luncheon
Wild Wing Plantation
1000 Wild Wing Blvd
Conway, SC 29526
NOTE: Buy tickets HERE.
Washington Crossing, PA | Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | 7:00pm ET
Book Talk/Q&A/Signing
Washington Crossing Historical Park
1112 River Rd.
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
NOTE: For event details, click HERE.
Mount Vernon, VA | Tuesday, September 14 | 7:00pm ET
In Conversation with Kevin Butterfield
Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
NOTE: Q&A and book signing to follow the talk. Book sales courtesy of Mount Vernon bookshop. Ticketed/book bundle $50. For tickets and to register for the event click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday, August 7, 2021| 10:30am-12pm
Book Signing
Mitchell’s Book Corner
54 Main Street
Nantucket, MA
NANTUCKET, MA | Sunday July 4, 2021 | 10:30am-12pm
Book Signing
Mitchell’s Book Corner
54 Main Street
Nantucket, MA
WARREN, RI | Sunday, June 27, 2021 | 12-2pm
Book Signing
Ink Fish Books
488 Main Street
Warren, RI
Details HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday June 19, 2021 | 10:30am-12pm
Father’s Day Weekend Book Signing
Mitchell’s Book Corner
54 Main Street
Nantucket, MA
Details HERE.
VIRTUAL| Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 7PM
Virtual Talk: Mayflower with Nathaniel Philbrick
Hosted by the Falmouth Historical Society and Falmouth Museums on the Green
NOTE: This event is free and open to the public. Register HERE.
CHARLESTON, SC | Thursday, April 8, 2021 | 7pm
Re- scheduled from Spring 2020
Lecture/Q&A/Book Signing—In the Hurricane’s Eye
College of Charleston
Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center Auditorium
58 Coming St.
Charleston, SC
Lecture: Free and Open to the Public; Lecture with Author Reception: $30 General Admission, $20 CLS Members and CofC Faculty/Staff, $10 CofC Students. Post-Lecture Author Reception will be held at Charleston Library Society, 164 King St.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Sunday, November 22, 2020 | 2:00 – 3:15pm
Moderated discussion of Mayflower with Peter Panchy
400 Years After The Pilgrims Landed
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: The program is free of charge, but registration is required. Click HEREfor event detail and to register to receive the Zoom link.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Friday, November 20, 2020 | 5:30pm
200th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Essex
Nantucket Historical Association
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: For full event details click HERE. $25 for Non-Members; $15 for Members; FREE for Students. In addition to the virtual discussion via Zoom, a lucky family pod of 6 (or fewer) can win the opportunity to attend the event in person at the Whaling Museum via an online auction through October 30.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 6:00pm
A discussion of Mayflowermoderated by Ryan J. Woods
In commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower landing
Hosted by Boston Public Library
In collaboration with New England Historic Genealogical Society
Boston, MA
This event is free and open to the public. For more information and to register to receive the Zoom link, click HERE.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Tuesday, November 10, 2020 |7:00 – 8:30pm
NEA Big Read Keynote Address: In the Heart of the Sea
In Conversation with Kelley Rouse
Worcester County, Maryland
NOTE: For more information and to register, click HERE. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Monday, November 9, 2020 | 7pm
NEA Big Read Lakeshore: In the Heart of the Sea
Hosted by Dr. Fred Johnson, associate professor of history
Hope College
Holland, MI
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
VIRTUAL EVENT | Saturday, November 7, 2020 |4:30 – 6:00pm
In commemoration of 400th anniversary of the arrival of Mayfloweron American shore
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South St
Hyannis, MA
NOTE: For more information, click HERE. Tickets to attend the online lecture are $20 for members; $25 for non-members.
HILLSDALE, MI | Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 8:00 PM
Lecture: “The Genius of General Washington”
Center for Constructive Alternatives
American Generals: Military Command and Character
Hillsdale College
Searle Center
315 N West St
Hillsdale, MI
NOTE: For more info, click HERE
SAILFISH POINT, FL | Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Private Event.
BRUNSWICK, GA | Thursday, February 6, 2020 | 7:00PM
Lecture/Q&A/Book Signing/Art Exhibit/Reception
NEA Big Read—Coastal Georgia Reads: In the Heart of the Sea
The Mildred Huie Wilcox Gallery
Historic Ritz Theatre
1530 Newcastle Street
Brunswick, GA
PROVIDENCE, RI | Thursday, December 12, 2019 | 5:00 PM
Reception, Book Salon, Q&A, Signing
Hosted by the Providence Athenaeum
First Unitarian Church of Providence
1 Benevolent Street
Providence, RI
NOTE: Tickets are $15 for members; $30 for non-members. For mote info & tickets, click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 2:00 PM
Nantucket Christmas Stroll Book Signing
Mitchell’s Book Corner
54 Main Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: For more info click HERE
PHILADELPHIA, PA | Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lecture: The Enduring Power of Moby-Dick
Independence Seaport Museum
211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
NOTE: For tickets and info, click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 10:00 AM
Continuous Reading of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. Nathaniel Philbrick will kick-off the marathon by reading Chapter One.
Nantucket Atheneum’s Great Hall
1 India Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: The Moby-Dick Marathon is cosponsored by the Nantucket Historical Association and is the final event in the 2019 celebration of Herman Melville’s 200th Birthday.
BETHEL, ME | Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Benefit for Mahoosuc Land Trust & Museums of the Bethel Historical Society
Dr. Moses Mason House
14 Broad Street
Bethel, ME
NOTE: 3:00 to 4:00 – Public Discussion, with Q & A – $25.00 (limited to 55); 5:15 to 7:30 – Wine and Catered Dinner with the Author – $100 (limited to 30). For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Randall Bennett at [email protected] (207-824-2908) or Barbara Murphy at [email protected] (207-824-3806). Copies of Mayflower will be available for purchase and signing, in honor of the 400th anniversary of its landing at Plymouth.
NANTUCKET, MA | Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Nantucket Historical Association Symposium: Melville On Nantucket
Quaker Meeting House
7 Fair Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: In celebration of Melville’s 200th birthday, join us for a morning of lectures with speakers Nathaniel Philbrick, Dr. Jamie Jones, and Dr. Mary K. Bercaw Edwards. Tickets are $50 for NHA Members; $75 Non-Members. For tickets, click HERE. https://nantucketmuseumshop.org/symposium-melville-on-nantucket.html
NANTUCKET, MA | Monday, August 12, 2019 |
Page to Stage—In Conversation with David Gregory
Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
Nantucket, MA
NANTUCKET, MA | Thursday June 13, 2019 | 1:30pm
Nantucket Book Festival
In conversation with Mindy Todd, producer and host of WCAI’s The Point
Quaker Meeting House
7 Fair Street
Nantucket, MA
NEW YORK, NY | Thursday, June 6, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Commodore John Barry Book Award Dinner
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl Street
New York, NY
NOTE: The Commodore Barry Book Award was established by The New York Council Navy League to recognize and encourage excellence from authors who have made significant contributions to American maritime literature. A specific emphasis is placed on books pertaining to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine
MOUNT VERNON, VA | Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | 7:00 PM
2019 Michelle Smith Lecture Series
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy.
Mount Vernon, VA
NOTE: A reception and book signing will take place after the lecture. This is a four-part lecture series. Participation is by subscription to the entire series. For more info, click HERE.
BOCA GRANDE, FL | Wednesday, April 10, 2019 | 4:30 PM
History & Heritage Speakers Series
Friends of Boca Grande Community Center
131 First Street West
Boca Grande, FL
NOTE: Auditorium seating is sold out. Tickets for the live simulcast viewing in the Woman’s Club Room are available for $15. For more info, click HERE.
KEY LARGO, FL | Thursday, March 28, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Cultural Center at Ocean Reef Speaker Series 2018-2019
Ocean Reef Club
200 Anchor Drive
Key Largo, FL
NOTE: On Tues 3/26 at 4:00pm, there will be a complimentary screening of In the Heart of the Sea, adapted from Philbrick’s book and directed by Ron Howard. Tickets are $200 for the entire series or $50 per speaker at the door. For more info, click HERE.
RALEIGH, NC | Thursday February 21, 2019 | 7:00 PM
American Revolution Lecture Series
North Carolina Museum of History
5 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC
NOTE: Tickets are $12 per person; $10 for MOHA/museum members. For information, call 919-814-6970 or click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
“We All Speak Moby-Dick” a Multilingual Reading Event
Nathaniel Philbrick will open the event by reading Chapter One and close it with the Epilogue
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
NEW YORK, NY | Sunday, January 27, 2019 | 2:00pm
Brunch & Lecture hosted by The Nantucket Historical Association
Loan Exhibition Lecture of The Winter Show: “The Enduring Power of Moby-Dick”
Park Avenue Armory
Board of Officers Room
New York, NY
NOTE: For tickets and info, clickHERE.
CHICAGO, IL | Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 11:00 AM
Keynote Address: The Enduring Power of Moby-Dick
Newberry Library
Ruggles Hall
60 West Walton Street
Chicago, IL
NOTE: This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more info, click HERE.
BOSTON, MA | Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | 6:00 pm
Moderated Discussion / Q&A / Book Signing
JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Columbia Point
Boston, MA
NOTE: Register for this event HERE.
BOSTON, MA | Monday, December 3, 2018 | 6:00 pm
Lecture / Q&A / Book Signing
BOSTON ATHENAEUM
Henry Long Room (1st Floor)
10 ½ Beacon St.
Boston, MA
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Harvard Bookstore. Register for this event HERE.
EASTHAM, MA | Sunday, December 2, 2018 | 2:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
EASTHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
190 Samoset Road
Eastham, MA
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Booksmith-Musicsmith. For event details, click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Wednesday, November 28, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
NANTUCKET ATHENEUM
1 India Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Mitchell’s Book Corner
KINGSTON, MA | Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk/ Q&A / Signing
Hosted by Kingston Public Library at
KINGSTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
65 Second Brook Street
Kingston, MA
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Westwinds Bookshop. For event details, click HERE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA | Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | 6:00 pm
Talk/ Q&A / Signing
HARVARD BOOKSTORE @ BRATTLE THEATRE
40 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA
NOTE: This is a ticketed event. For info & tickets, click HERE.
WORCESTER, MA | Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk/ Q&A / Signing
Hosted by the American Antiquarian Society at
ANTIQUARIAN HALL
185 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Barnes & Noble. For more event details, click HERE.
ST. LOUIS, MO | Thursday, November 8, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk/ Q&A / Signing
LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY
1640 S Lindbergh Blvd St
St. Louis, MO
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Left Bank Books. For more event details, click HERE.
HUDSON, OH | Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk / Q&A/ Signing
HUDSON LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
96 Library Street
Hudson, OH
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Learned Owl. For more event details, click HERE.
ANNAPOLIS, MD | Tuesday, November 6, 2018 | 5:00 pm
Signing / In-conversation / Q&A
US NAVAL ACADEMY
USNA Gift Shop & Mitscher Auditorium
52 King George St.
Annapolis, MD
NOTE: This is a private event, open only to USNA students and faculty.
PASADENA, CA | Monday, November 5, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
VROMAN’S
695 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
NOTE: For more event details, click HERE.
SEATTLE, WA | Sunday, November 4, 2018 | 3:00 pm
Talk / Q&A/ Signing
ELLIOTT BAY BOOK COMPANY
1521 10th Ave
Seattle, WA
NOTE: For more event details, click HERE.
PHOENIX, AZ | Saturday, November 3, 2018 | 12:00 pm
Book Signing / Luncheon / Panel Discussion
Emceed by Adriana Trigiani with authors Paula McLain, Therese Ann Fowler & Eva Chen
Arizona Women’s Board 39th Annual Friends Of Erma Bombeck Authors Luncheon
JW MARRIOTT, DESERT RIDGE
5350 East Marriott
Phoenix, AZ
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Barnes & Noble. For more info and tickets, click HERE.
FAIRHOPE, AL | Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 6:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
PAGE AND PALETTE
32 S Section St.
Fairhope, AL
NOTE: Event details HERE.
RALEIGH, NC | Friday, October 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
QUAIL RIDGE BOOKS
North Hills
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road
Raleigh, NC
NOTE: For more details click HERE.
PHILADELPHIA, PA | Thursday, October 25, 2018 | 7:30 pm
Talk/ Moderated Q&A / Signing
FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Joseph Fox Bookshop. For tickets, click HERE.
MILWAUKEE, WI | Wednesday, October 24, 2018 | 6:30 pm
Talk/ Q&A / Signing
Hosted by Boswell Book Company at
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2311 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI
NOTE: The event is co-sponsored by the AGSL Library/UWM Libraries. For event info and tickets, click HERE.
WINNETKA, IL | Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | 7:00 pm
In-Conversation / Q&A/ Signing
THE BOOK STALL
811 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL
Note: Nat will be in conversation with bookseller Jon Grand. For more info and reservations, click HERE.
CHICAGO, IL | Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | 11:30 am
Luncheon / Talk / Q&A / Signing
Hosted by The Book Stall at
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
65 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL
NOTE: For details and reservations, click HERE.
NASHVILLE, TN | Monday, October 22, 2018 | 6:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
Hosted by Parnassus Books at
SALON 615@NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
615 Church St.
Nashville, TN
NOTE: Book sales courtesy of Parnassus Books. For event details and to reserve your seat for free in advance, click HERE.
NORFOLK, VA| Saturday, October 20, 2018 | 2:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
Hosted by Prince Books at
SLOVER LIBRARY
235 E Plume Street
Norfolk, VA
NOTE: For more info, click HERE.
RICHMOND, VA | Friday, October 19, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
Hosted by Fountain Bookstore at
THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE
428 N Boulevard
Richmond, VA
NOTE: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Your $40 ticket includes the presentation and a copy of the book. A portion of ticket and book sales supports The Museum of Virginia History and Culture. For event info and tickets, click HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC | Thursday, October 18, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
POLITICS & PROSE @ THE WHARF
70 District Square SW
Washington, DC
NOTE: For more info, click HERE.
WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA | Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | 7:30 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
Hosted by The David Library of the American Revolution at
WASHINGTON CROSSING HITORIC PARK
1112 River Rd.
Washington Crossing, PA
NOTE: This is a ticketed event with the book included in the ticket price. Book sales courtesy of Farley’s Bookshop. For info and tickets, click HERE.
NEW YORK, NY | Tuesday, October 16, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Signing
BARNES & NOBLE
2289 Broadway @82nd St.
New York, NY
NOTE: For more details, click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday, October 13, 2018 | 5:00pm
Book Launch & Book Signing Event
Mitchell’s Book Corner
54 Main Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: Books will be signed and personalized and held for pick-up until Tuesday, October 16th, the official on-sale date for In the Hurricane’s Eye. For more details, click HERE.
NEWPORT, NH | Saturday, October 6, 2018 | 8:00pm
Sarah Josepha Hale Award Ceremony
Presented by Richards Free Library
Newport Opera House
20 Main Street
Newport, NH
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Thursday, July 26, 2018 | 5:00 PM
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE
Cocktail Reception / Discussion / Q&A / Signing
5:00pm Private Reception, Hawden House Garden, 96 Main Street
6:30pm lecture at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 Orange Street
Nantucket, MA
Book sales courtesy of Nantucket Book Partners (Mitchells Book Corner & Nantucket Bookworks). Cocktail tickets are available for a small garden gathering before the event, and include libations, hors d’oeuvres, and a copy of SECOND WIND. Reception ticket: $125, includes cocktail party, reserved lecture seating, and a copy of SECOND WIND. Reserved Seating ticket: $50, includes reserved lecture seating and a copy of SECOND WIND. General Admission ticket: $25. Contact Egan Maritime Institute for info and tickets: [email protected]; 508 228 2505
EDGARTOWN, MA | Tuesday, July 10, 2018 | 12:00 PM
Talk / Q&A / Lunch / Signing
EDGARTOWN YACHT CLUB
1 Dock Street
Edgartown, MA
NOTE: Private (members only) event. Book sales courtesy of Bunch of Grapes.
BELFAST, ME | Saturday, June 30, 2018 | 12:00PM
Book Signing
Left Bank Books
109 Church Street
Belfast, ME
ROCKLAND, ME | Friday, June 29, 2018 | 5:30PM
Knox Annual Lecture — Valiant Ambition
Hosted by The Knox Museum
Rockland Strand Theater
345 Main Street
Rockland, ME
NOTE: For tickets & info, click HERE.
KENNEBUNKPORT, ME | Thursday, June 28, 2018 | 5:30pm
Reception | Presentation | Q&A | Book Signing
KENNEBUNK RIVER CLUB
116 Ocean Ave
Kennebunkport, ME
NOTE: This event is sponsored by the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library of Kennebunkport and is hosted by Trustees and Friends of the Graves Library. For tickets & info, click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Sunday, June 17, 3018 | 9:00 AM
Brunch / Speaking / Signing
NANTUCKET BOOK FESTIVAL
White Elephant Brant Point Grill
50 Easton Street
Book sales courtesy of Nantucket Book Partners (Mitchells Book Corner & Nantucket Bookworks) Tickets $125, or $425 for the Bookends Package (Friday Author Dinner + Sunday Breakfast). For info & tickets, click HERE.
NANTUCKET, MA | Sunday, May 27, 2018 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Book Signing
MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER
54 Main Street
Nantucket, MA
HYANNIS, MA | Wednesday, May 16, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Talk/ Q&A / signing
TITCOMB @ CAPE COD MARITIME MUSEUM
135 South St.
Hyannis, MA
NOTE: This is a ticketed event with the book included in the ticket price
WILLIAMSBURG, VA | Saturday, March 24, 2018 |
Discussion | Q&A | Book Signing
7th Annual Conference on the American Revolution
Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Conference Center
159 Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA
COHASSET, MA | Thursday, March 15, 2018 | 6:30 PM
Talk / Q&A / Signing
PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
In Partnership with Buttonwood Books and Toys of Cohasset
35 Ripley Road
Cohasset, MA
NOTE: This is a ticketed event with the book included in the ticket price. Registration is required. Ticket needed for signing line. RSVP by calling (781) 383-2665 or click HERE to register online.
CHARLESTOWN MA | Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | Time TBD
Talk/Q&A/Signing — Ben’s Revolution
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CHARLESTOWN BRANCH
179 Main Street
Charlestown MA
NOTE: Private event. Not open to the Public
KATONAH NY | Tuesday, March 13, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Talk/Q&A/Signing/Reception — Valiant Ambition
JOHN JAY HOMESTEAD
400 Jay Street
Katonah, NY
NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Open to the public. $20 for members of Friends of John Jay Homestead; $25 for non-members; free for students (limited availability). For more information, click HERE.
MYSTIC, CT | Monday, March 12, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Talk / Q&A / Signing
MYSTIC CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
43 E Main St.
Mystic, CT
NOTE: Co-hosted and with book sales courtesy of Bank Square Books. This event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30. Seating is first come, first served. For more information, click HERE.
STAMFORD, CT | Sunday, March 11, 2018| 5:00 PM
Soup & Sloop with Nathaniel Philbrick
Cocktails 5:00 pm | Dinner Buffet 6:00 | Presentation 7:00 pm
STAMFORD YACHT CLUB
97 Ocean Drive West
Stamford, CT
NOTE: Co-hosted and with book sales courtesy of Barrett Bookstore. Tickets $32 for members; $37 for non-members. RSVP to (203) 323-3161. More details HERE.
PITTSBURGH, PA | Friday, March 9, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Talk / Q&A / Signing
PENGUIN BOOKSHOP
417 Beaver Street
Sewickley, PA
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC | Thursday, March 8, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Talk / Q&A / Signing
POLITICS & PROSE BOOKSTORE
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
ANNAPOLIS, MD | Wednesday, March 7, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Talk/ Q&A/ Signing
BARNES & NOBLE
2516 Solomons Island Rd
Annapolis, MD
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA | Tuesday, March 6, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Talk / Q&A / Signing
HARVARD COOP
1400 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA
NOTE: For more details, click HERE.
RALEIGH, NC | Thursday, February 22, 2018 | 7:00pm
Discussion | Q&A | Book Signing
North Carolina Museum of History
Raleigh, NC
NEW ORLEANS, LA | Saturday, February 17, 2018 | 6:30pm
11th Maritime Heritage Conference
Gala Dinner Keynote Speaker
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
PHILADELPHIA, PA | Tuesday, January 23, 2018 | 5:30pm
Lecture | Q&A | Book Signing
“Read the Revolution” Speaker Series
Museum of the American Revolution
101 South Third Street
Philadelphia, PA
NOTE: For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
CAPE COD, MA | Saturday, January 13, 2018 |
Presentation | Q&A | Book Signing
Marston Mills Public Library
Liberty Hall
2150 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA
NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday, December 2, 2017 | 2:00 – 3:00PM
Book Signing
Christmas Stroll on Nantucket
Mitchell’s Book Corner
54 Main Street
Nantucket, MA
CHICAGO, IL | Saturday, November 4, 2017 | 10:00AM
Talk | Q&A | Signing
Newberry Library
Ruggles Hall
60 West Walton Street
Chicago, IL
NOTE: This event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored with the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Illinois in partnership with the University of Illinois History Department. Registration in advance required. For more info and to register, click HERE.
WILLIMANTIC, CT | Saturday, October 28, 2017 | 12:00pm
Awards Ceremony
New England Historical Association Annual Conference
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
NOTE: Nat will be receiving the James P. Hanlan Book Award for Valiant Ambition
NANTUCKET, MA | Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Nantucket Dreamland “Page to Stage”
An Evening with Laurie Halse Anderson in Conversation with Nathaniel Philbrick
17 S Water Street
Nantucket, MA
NOTE: This event is open to the public, but seating is limited. Tickets are $25 and are available by clicking HERE. Proceeds will benefit the Dreamland’s Children’s Theatre program and the Nantucket Book Foundation’s year-round work with our island’s students. For more info click HERE.
SYRACUSE, NY | Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 7:30PM
Talk | Q&A | Signing
Onondaga Library Lecture Series
John H. Mulroy Civic Center
421 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, New York
NOTE: This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Central Library. Contact the FOCL office regarding season tickets. 315-435-1832. For more info click HERE.
CUTTYHUNK ISLAND, MA | Friday, September 29, 2017 | 7:30pm
Cuttyhunk Island Artist and Writers Residency Program
The Cuttyhunk Church
75 Tower Hill Road
Cuttyhunk Island
Gosnold, MA
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
CHESTERTOWN, MD | Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | 5:30pm
Book Signing | In Conversation with Adam Goodheart | Reception
Washington College
Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD
NOTE: Hosted by the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, this event is free and open to the public. For more information click HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC | Saturday, September 2, 2017 | 1:00-3:00PM
National Book Festival
Presentation—Children’s Purple Stage, 1:00 pm – 1:25 pm
Book Signing—2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
SANDWICH, MA | Tuesday, July 11, 2017 | 7:00PM
Talk | Q&A | Signing
The Sandwich Town Hall
130 Main Street
Sandwich, MA
NOTE: Tickets are $5.00 and will go on sale June 1, 2017. Book sales courtesy of Titcomb’s Bookshop. For more info click HERE.
PLYMOUTH, MA | Wednesday, May 31, 2017 | 7PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
NOTE: Lecture sponsored by Brabo Benefits. Light refreshments will be served.
NORWICH, CT | Wednesday, May 24, 2017 | 6:30PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
First Congregational Church
81 E. Town St.
Norwich, CT
NOTE: Books sold by Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT. For details click HERE.
MANCHESTER, VT | Friday, May 19, 2017 | 7PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main Street
Manchester Center, VT
NOTE: For more information, click HERE.
PITTSBURGH, PA | Thursday, May 18, 2017 | 6:30PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Penguin Bookshop
417 Beaver Street
Sewickley, PA
NOTE: This is a ticketed event. A paperback copy of Valiant Ambition, purchased from the Penguin Bookshop, serves as your ticket for entry $19.26. If you can’t make the event, call and reserve a signed/personalized copy. For info, click HERE.
KNOXVILLE, TN | Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | 7PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Hosted by Friends of the Knox County Public Library & Union Ave Books
East Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay St
Knoxville, TN
NOTE: The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Online advance registration is encouraged. Donations welcome at the event to enable Friends and its partners to support future author appearances in Knoxville. For more information, click HERE.
DALLAS, TX | Monday, May 15, 2017 | 7:30PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
In conversation with historian Holger Hoock, author of In Scars of Independence
Dallas Art Museum
Horchow Auditorium
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, TX
NOTE: Tickets are $40 for the public, $30 for members, $20 for students & educators. For more info and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
ATLANTA, GA | Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 2PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA
NOTE: Admission is $10 for public, $5 for members. For more information, call (404) 814-4150 or click HERE.
CHAPEL HILL, NC | Friday, May 12, 2017 | 6PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Flyleaf Books
752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC
NOTE: For more info, click HERE.
HUNTINGTON, NY | Thursday, May 11, 2017 | 7PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Book Revue
313 New York Avenue
Huntington, NY
NOTE: For more info, click HERE.
NEW YORK, NY | Wednesday, May 10, 2017 | 6:30PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
The Robert H. Smith Auditorium
The New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY
NOTE: Advance purchase is required to guarantee seating. For more info and to purchase tickets, call (212) 485-9268 or click HERE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA | Tuesday, May 9, 2017 | 7PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
The Harvard Coop Bookstore
1400 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
NOTE: This event is free and open to the public. For more information, click HERE.
HATTIESBURG, MS | Thursday, March 23, 2017 | 7:00PM
Keynote: “Wendell Minor’s America” / Q&A / Book Signing
Oddfellows Gallery
119 E Front Street
Hattiesburg, MS
NOTE: This event is sponsored by The University of Southern Mississippi and The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection. For more information, click HERE.
KINGSTON, MA | Thursday, March 9, 2017 | 7:00 – 9:00PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Presentation: Jenny McLauthen Award for Lifelong Learning
Kingston Council on Aging
30 Evergreen Street
Kingston, MA
NOTE: Call (781) 585-0511 for reservations. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
PROVIDENCE, RI | Thursday, March 2, 2017 | 7:00pm
Harris Literary Collection Award
Salomon Center for Teaching
DeCiccio Family Auditorium
College Green
Brown University
75 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
BOCA GRANDE, FL | Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | 4:30PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
History & Heritage Lecture Series
A Discussion of Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution
Friends of Boca Grande Community Center
131 First Street West
Boca Grande, FL
NOTE: For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
HILLSDALE, MI | Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | 8:00PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
The American West Conference
Lecture: “Custer and Sitting Bull: Parallel Lives”
A Discussion of The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn
Hillsdale College
Searle Center
315 N West Street
Hillsdale, MI
NOTE: For more information, click HERE
GREENWICH, CT | Tuesday, November 15, 2016 | 7:00PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Distinguished Authors Series
A Discussion of Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution
Greenwich Library
Cole Auditorium
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT
NOTE: For details, click HERE.
RICHMOND, VA | Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | 5:30PM
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing
Harvie Wilkinson, Jr. Lecture
A Discussion of Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution
Virginia Historical Society
Robins Family Forum
428 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA
NOTE: A light reception and book signing will take place following the lecture. Reservations are required. Seating is limited. No tickets will be mailed. A master guest list will be at the door. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC | Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | 6:00 pm
Talk / Q&A / Book Signing / Refreshments
A Discussion of Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution
Anderson House
The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati
2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC
NOTE: Books will be available for purchase at the event. For details, click HERE.