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August 03rd, 2026

Unearthing History: Witness to Tribulation Author Event
2026-08-13 19:00:00 2026-08-13 20:30:00 America/New_York Unearthing History: Witness to Tribulation Author Event Meet former editor-in-chief of The Islip Bulletin, Liz Finnegan for a discussion of her book, Witness to Tribulation. West Islip Public Library -

Thursday, August 13
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Meet former editor-in-chief of The Islip Bulletin, Liz Finnegan for a discussion of her book, Witness to Tribulation.

Meet former editor-in-chief of The Islip Bulletin, Liz Finnegan for a discussion of her book, Witness to Tribulation. Explore this captivating story that links Long Island to Gettysburg through an old family diary, uncovering themes of history, grief, and healing. Register and claim your free book copy for the author to sign.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Workshops | History & Local Interest | Book Clubs & Discussions | All Abilities |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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