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Above the Trenches of World War I

The Soldier and the Pigeon Who Saved Him - Online Program

Author Kathleen Rooney presents the story of a heroic pigeon, courageous Army officer, and the true events of the 1918 Battle of the Meuse-Argonne, which inspired her novel. Registration required.

Kathleen Rooney, author of Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk, presents the stories behind her latest historical novel, Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey, based on true events of the Battle of the Meuse-Argonne in 1918. She will discuss both the heroic pigeon and the courageous Army officer, and how these two once famous, but now mostly forgotten figures came to inspire her most recent book.

Registration is required. To register, click on the REGISTER button on this page.

This program will take place online; you will receive an email confirmation with the link when you register. Click that link at the start time to join us.
 

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