Author Event: Nathaniel Philbrick

Nathaniel Philbrick, National Book Award winner and author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, will discuss and read from his new book The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World in conversation with filmmaker Randall MacLowry, whose work includes "The Gold Rush" for PBS's American Experience. The event takes place Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, Needham, and is presented by the Needham Free Public Library and Friends of the Needham Public Library. It is free and open to all, with limited seats; registration is available online at needhamlibrary.org/events between 9/8/2026 9:00 AM and 11/16/2026 9:00 PM.

Summary compiled from listings on Needham Local - This Week and Needham — Town Calendar.