History Matters: An Evening with the Words of David McCullough
History Matters: An Evening with the Words of David McCullough
A conversation with Dorie McCullough Lawson, David McCullough’s daughter and editor of History Matters. Pulitzer Prizes. National Book Awards. Presidential Medal of Freedom. A voice that made history breathe. In this posthumous work, History Matters, drawn from McCullough’s lifetime of scholarship, we are reminded that history isn’t dusty dates, it’s human drama, lived courage, and the compass we use to navigate the present.
Many of the essays in this new collection have never been published, and together they explore timeless American values—optimism, determination, and character—at a moment when our nation is on the eve of its 250th anniversary. Dorie, who worked alongside her father for nearly three decades, will share insights into his process, the themes that drove his work, and personal stories that illuminate the wit, warmth, and discipline behind the words.
Join fellow lovers of literature, history, and our American story for an evening that celebrates not just one of our greatest storytellers, but the enduring truth at the heart of his work: history still matters.
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DETAILS
| Date | October 9, 2025 |
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| From | 5:00 pm |
| To | 6:00 pm |
| Type | Talk |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |