Morris County Historical Society Offers Dr. Nicole Yanoso's "The Irish and the American Presidency," January 25 at Acorn Hall

Join Dr. Nicole Yanoso, Assistant Professor of History at the College of Saint Elizabeth, on Wednesday, January 25 at 2 p.m. as she presents her new book The Irish and the American Presidency, and leads a guided tour of the Morris County Historical Society’s exhibit Race to the Finish: Newspaper Coverage of Presidential Elections, 1789-2008. According to Dr. Yanoso, The Irish and the American Presidency showcases the Irish as a potent force in American presidential politics, while also providing a unique and comprehensive perspective on American presidential history. Dr. Yanoso received her BA from the College of Saint Elizabeth, her MA from East Stroudsburg University, and her PhD from Drew University.

Following Dr. Yanoso’s presentation, The Irish and the American Presidency will be available for purchase and signing. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, and Free for MCHS members. Contact the MCHS at 973-267-3465 or MCHSAcornHall@gmail.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

This presentation is offered as part of MCHS’s Jeanne H. and William C. Watson Memorial Speakers Series, in honor of the first MCHS Executive Director, Jeanne Watson, 1980-1996.

The Morris County Historical Society, founded in 1945, is a member supported 501 (c)3 organization whose mission is to discover, preserve, promote, and interpret the history of Morris County and New Jersey as it relates to Morris County through events, programs, exhibits, publications, and preservation advocacy.