Famed author to appear at LIMM on May 1st

Join us on Sunday, May 1st at 12:30 pm for a fascinating book discussion with best selling author Eric Jay Dolin as he shares stories from Brilliant Beacons, a comprehensive history of American lighthouses.

Rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Brilliant Beacons tells the story of America through the prism of its beloved coastal sentinels.

“Historian and maritime expert Dolin sheds light on the proverbial beacon in the night in this

meticulous look at American Lighthouses. In tracking, social, political, cultural and technological threads, he creates a fascinating picture of American life and its relationship with the sea over the centuries. An engaging, rewarding read.” – Publishers Weekly

“What Moby Dick is to whales, Brilliant Beacons is to lighthouses – a transformative account of a familiar, yet mystical subject. Eric Jay Dolin has devised a surprising and ingenious approach to our shared past and present” – Lawrence Bergreen

Location:

Long Island Maritime Museum

88 West Avenue

West Sayville, NY

Books will be available for purchase.

You must register to attend

631-854-4974

Cost is $10.00 per person, free for museum members

Light snacks and beverages provide by Idle Hour Deli

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