This week at the library: Rediscovering Fort Sanders: A Screening
Sunday, April 24, 2-4 p.m.
East Tennessee History Center
Knoxville saw its share of combat during the American Civil War, most notably in Fort Sanders. Through years of development, it’s difficult to know exactly where the battlefields were. Charles and Terry Faulkner tramped all over the neighborhood in their quest to discover the precise location of this iconic Civil War battle site. Their efforts were documented on video by Bill and Melissa Sykes. In partnership with the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection and with financial support from The Friends of the Library, the resulting documentary will be screened for the first time followed by a conversation with the Faulkners. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-register at 865-215-8729.
The Wall that Heals – companion reading list
This Thursday, The Wall that Heals Memorial opens at 10 a.m. in Lynnhurst Cemetery at 2300 Adair Drive. The three-quarters replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall is touring the country and will be in Knoxville until Sunday at 2 p.m. The library has put together a companion book list of titles that tell a range of stories of experiences in the war.
Mark Your Calendar: Adriana Trigiani – author talk
May 6 at 7 p.m.
East Tennessee History Center
The Friends of the Library and Union Ave Books welcome New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. Trigiani is the author of 20 books in fiction and nonfiction. With her newest book, “The Good Left Undone,” Trigiani returns to her Italian roots in what she calls the most passionate storytelling of her career. The event is free but registration is required. For more information, please see the Friends’ Facebook Event.
Mary Pom Claiborne is assistant director for marketing, communications and development for Knox County Public Library. She writes a Wednesday feature for KnoxTNToday.com.