Virtual - History’s Strangest Coincidences with Historically Speaking

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM Online - Zoom **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   Truth really is stranger than fiction. Discover the remarkable coincidences, unlikely encounters, narrow escapes, and astonishing twists that helped shape American history. Did one brother save Abraham Lincoln’s son while another assassinated the president? Why did two Founding Fathers die on the exact same day—the 50th anniversary of American independence? Did Mark Twain really predict the day of his own death? Through carefully researched stories separating fact from myth, this presentation explores the extraordinary coincidences that continue to fascinate historians and history lovers alike. Register directly on Zoom HERE RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. This program is hosted by the Groton Public Library, is brought to you in collaboration with the Chelmsford and Tewksbury Libraries, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. Sign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters! Return to main calendar