Author visit - Hurricane of Independence August 13, 2008

September 1775. As the American colonies were wrestling with the idea of independence, a killer storm swept up the Atlantic Coast. The unnamed hurricane killed 4,000 people, disrupted trade and destroyed crops. How did the storm influence public opinion before the Revolution? Williamsburg author Tony Williams traces its effects in his book, Hurricane of Independence, which he will discuss on Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m. in the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street. The program is free of charge and reservations are not necessary.

This program is presented as part the Third Thursdays @ Your Library series organized by Williamsburg Regional Library's Adult Services Division featuring subjects of local interest, author talks, hobbies and pastimes. Call the Adult Services Division at (757) 259-4050 for more information.

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