Discovering History: The John & Elizabeth Howland Pilgrim Story

Seekonk, MA – More than just a collection of facts and dates, history is the story of real people living in exceptional times. In 2020, Bristol County, MA and beyond will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim landing at Plymouth Rock. Who are the people who lived that story and what was their life before and after? Please join us at the Seekonk Library to learn more on Wednesday, October 23 at 6 PM for the presentation Discovering History: The John & Elizabeth Howland Pilgrim Story. Registration is preferred, but not required. This program is free and open to the public.

The presenter for this program is David Norton, host of the Seekonk Channel 9 TV show Discovering New England History. In this presentation, you will get a personalized perspective of this unique period of American history through the story of one Pilgrim family, John and Elizabeth Howland. Come to learn about their own fascinating story amid the historically significant landing of the Pilgrims in America.

For more information, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.