Who Knew? Roadside Revelations in Western Massachusetts
A Zoom Presentation by Rob Weir on his new book
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 7 pm
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This public talk will be presented via Zoom. Admission: Sliding scale: $0 to $20.
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The West Street Monument
Photo by Rob Weir |
Rob Weir puts the “story” back into history with his new book, Who Knew? Roadside Revelations in Western Massachusetts.
Dr. Weir will tell the fascinating tales behind places and objects that we pass by but barely notice, including the West Street monument and the Adams Farm memorial on Florence Road. He will describe his sleuthing methods for separating fact from fiction. Got a question about monument in western Massachusetts? This would be a good time to ask. Register for the zoom link. |
The Adams Farm Memorial
Photo by Rob Weir |
Robert E. Weir obtained his Ph.D. in American history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst; he recently retired. He has also taught at Smith College, Bay Path University, Mt. Holyoke College, Westfield State University, and as a senior Fulbright scholar in New Zealand. He is the author or co-author of nine books and scores of articles, book chapters, and reviews. He is passionate about making history accessible to all.
Who Knew? Roadside Revelations in Western Massachusetts was published by Levellers Press in 2021. It is a travel guide, an accessible history, and an offbeat love letter to Western Mass wrapped into one volume. In 32 succinct chapters, it identifies some local oddities, explodes a few tall tales, and suggests places in plain view to stop and admire.