“USA 101: A Guide to America’s Iconic Places, Events, and Festivals” September 15, 2011

In a new book from National Geographic, award-winning travel writer Gary McKechnie uses his quick wit and impeccable taste in roadside attractions to distill the “American experience” into 101 quintessential destina¬tions that celebrate our country’s history and culture in all its quirky diversity. An avid lover of motorcycle riding, McKechnie shares his unique perspective on America using his book “USA 101” as a road map to help you get started on your own voyage of discovery during this special History Center event. McKechnie is also the author of the best-selling book, “Great American Motorcycle Tours,” for which he won one of his two Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards. His work is regularly published in magazines and newspapers across the country. 6:30 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. program. $10 Members; $20 non-members. Cash bar. Call (407) 836-7010 for reservations.