Rollins Presents “History and the Love of Learning” FREE

The Winter Park Institute at Rollins College welcomes author and historian David McCullough for a presentation on “History and the Love of Learning” on Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m at Rollins College (Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter PArk, FL 32789) . The event is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations required. Free parking available in the Suntrust/Rollins parking garage.


McCullough is recognized for the narrative 1776 and biographies John Adams and Harry Truman, as well as his recently published book, The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris. He will discuss how the fields of medicine, writing, art, technology and education were transformed by American leaders’ immersion in Parisian culture.



“Mr. McCullough is a spectacular storyteller and engaging speaker who reorients our understanding of American history,” said Gail Sinclair, executive director of Winter Park Institute at Rollins College. “We are fortunate to hear firsthand the inspiration and passion expressed in his stories.”

McCullough’s work has been published more than 9.5 million times and been translated into 10 languages. His many accolades include two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  

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