HOLD: Beyond the Book-Ship Ablaze by Edward T. O'Donnell

This program is in partnership with the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.  

Dive into your next read with The Whaling Museum’s Beyond the Book Club. We hand select texts that explore stories and history related to the museum’s collection for a truly unique experience.  Look up-close at artifacts that enhance discussions around the monthly read. Participants may read up on a related topic to join the conversation. Enjoy light snacks and drinks while you chat. Books are available at the Circulation Desk of the Library. Please note: this program will take place at the Whaling Museum.

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Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum, by Edward T. O'Donnell  On June 15, 1904, over 1,300 Lower East Side residents boarded the steamship General Slocum on their way to a summer picnic excursion on Eaton's Neck, Long Island.  Tragically, a fire erupted on board just minutes into the trip, killing over 1,000 passengers in what was New York's deadliest disaster prior to September 11, 2001.  Explore artifacts from Huntington's steamship resort days as we unravel the mayhem and corruption that led to the Slocum tragedy.