Roosevelt Island Historical Society Lecture Series—FREE

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Roosevelt Island Historical Society Lecture Series—FREE

 New York Public Library Branch

524 Main St., 6:30 pm

Thursday, November 8
“Hidden History of Queens”
Richard Panchyk talks about his new book on the secrets and surprises behind the borough’s
development.

Thursday, December 6
“Damnation Island”
A deep dive into 19th century Blackwell’s Island and its institutions, based on author Stacy
Horn’s new book.

Thursday, January 17
“Architectural Restoration”
Architect Thomas Fenniman reviews his recent restoration projects.

Thursday, February 7
“Eleanor Roosevelt”
Blanche Weisen Cooks discusses her new book (part 3 of a series) about our historic First Lady.