EVENT DETAILS

In collaboration with the New-York Historical Society and Oxford University Press, the Bryant Park Reading Room presents a series of free lectures to stimulate your mind on popular topics including biography, Civil War history, and more.

As the son of George Washington’s famous eulogist and the son-in-law of Washington’s adopted child, Robert E. Lee was a living embodiment of the Founding Father's legacy. Both Northerners and Southerners alike sought his service for high command, but ultimately Lee sided with the South and went to war against the very union that Washington had forged. Author Jonathan Horn follows Lee through married life, military glory, and misfortune to offer an in-depth portrait of this complicated and compelling leader.

Jonathan Horn, a former White House presidential speechwriter, is the author of The Man Who Would Not Be Washington: Robert E. Lee's Civil War and His Decision That Changed American History.

LOCATION

This program will be held at the Reading Room in Bryant Park. The Reading Room is located on the 42nd Street side of the park between 5th and 6th Avenues. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.

Rain Venue: In case of summer showers, there will be an on-site tent. In case of severe weather, please check bryantpark.org for the indoor location or contact the New-York Historical’s Department of Public Programs at 212-485-9205.

TICKETS

Free Admission. No advance reservations. First come, first served.

COLLABORATORS

This program is produced in partnership with the Bryant Park Corporation and Oxford University Press.