Beyond the Book: Dead Wake
Wednesday, November 20 | Adults
6:30 – 8pm
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson
When war broke out in Europe in 1914, German forces embarked on an unprecedented method of attack – submarine warfare – turning transatlantic travel into a potentially deadly undertaking. Experience the excitement, terror, and tragedy of the sinking of the Lusitania, the maritime disaster that helped draw America into the First World War. During this educator-led discussion, examine a 19th century whalebone traveling trunk and imagine what you might have packed for a voyage. Then, discover the surprising role whales played in the trenches and the deadly cost the war had for these creatures.
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$15 Participant; Free for Museum Members & Patrons of Cold Spring Harbor,
Huntington & South Huntington Libraries
Long Island Community Arts Calendar
The Whaling Museum presents Beyond the Book: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson
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