Join author Erika Sturgill and the staff at the Kent County Historical Society and The Bookplate for an evening event at Emmanuel Episcopal Church to discuss her new book, “Working to Preserve Freedom When Suddenly Taken: The Chestertown Explosion of July 16, 1954.”
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“The Great Chestertown Explosion of July 16, 1954," is a gripping account that chronicles the catastrophic events from the day of the explosion and ensuing clean up, to the chaotic aftermath. Following renewed interest in the topic, this narrative explores the ensuing turmoil and heartbreak, vividly illustrating the tragedy by putting readers in the shoes of Margaret Hickman, Mary Stafford, and Harry Russel, among other residents of Chestertown.
Through detailed documentation and powerful imagery, readers are transported back to the fateful day, as a community overcomes one of its darkest hours. The mayor's response, poignantly captured, underscores the leadership and strength that surfaced amidst overwhelming adversity. Accompanied by evocative images and newspaper clippings from 1954, this book stands as a poignant tribute to the lives touched by the explosion and the enduring spirit of Chestertown.
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