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American Inspiration
A best-selling author series by American Ancestors
Stories of American history, heritage, and culture
As part of our mission to educate, inspire and connect people to their family history, the American Inspiration Author Series explores themes of personal identity, families, immigration, and social and cultural history. Discover inspiring and thought-provoking stories of American families and the complex history which has shaped this country.
Brought to you by
The Brue Family Learning Center
Our Partners
American Inspiration Author Series partners with a variety of influential Boston institutions for many of our events, including Boston Public Library, GBH Forum Network, Museum of African American History, Porter Square Books, and the State Library of Massachusetts.
Upcoming Events
“Nat Turner, Black Prophet: A Visionary History” with co-author Gregory P. Downs and historian Vincent Brown
Join our featured author and a guest historian-expert for an insightful discussion of Nat Turner, Black Prophet, a bold reinterpretation of the causes and legacy of Nat Turner's rebellion. This new, definitive account offers a fresh look at Black history.
Moderated by Historian Vincent Brown
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“The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt,” author Edward O’Keefe and Historian Debby Applegate Discuss the Women who Created a President
In this evening of revelations and family history, Edward F. O’Keefe will shine light on The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt, the women who “created the President,” including his mother, sisters, and his wives. His insightful book is based on dozens of interviews with Roosevelt descendants, thousands of archives, and new discoveries at Harvard and at the Roosevelt home Sagamore Hill.
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"Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History" with Kenneth Rendell
Kenneth Rendell is the world’s preeminent dealer in historical documents, manuscripts and artifacts from ancient to modern times. Join him and Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert for a behind-the-scenes look at his life’s work.
Moderated by David Allen Lambert
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