From now until Wednesday, March 4 we’ll have multiple copies of David McCullough’s 1776 available for people to borrow.

On Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00PM we will have a book discussion, talking about the late Mr. McCullough and what it took for the founders of the US to take a stand for what they believe in, and their own thoughts on the time they lived in.

About the book: Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 is a powerful drama written with extraordinary narrative vitality. It is the story of Americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color; farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, no-accounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. And it is the story of the King’s men, the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known.

One Book, One Community is everyone’s chance to come together to both read and discuss the same book. Each library will have multiple copies of the same book for their own event, so stop by and borrow a copy for yourself!

Throughout Westmoreland County, libraries will be hosting One Book, One Community events to help us better understand the courage, dedication, and sacrifice that it took from people to create our nation.
You can check the Westmoreland County Libraries Calendar to see all of the One Book, One Community events as they’re added.