You can now purchase Symbols of Patriotism: First Ladies and Daughters of the American Revolution directly from the website. Purchase copies for friends and families and have them personally inscribed by the author! See our main page for purchasing information.
Dr. Larry Cook, presidential historian, was awarded the Ella Dickey Literacy Award on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, MO.
The award is presented to six national authors who have contributed to the preservation of history. Dr. Cook’s was recognized for his recent book, Symbols of Patriotism: First Ladies and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dr. Larry Cook is always available to give presentations for your organization or business. His presentations are lively and interactive and he always display items from his museum-quality collection to enhance his discussions. While COVID-19 has presented some challenges, Zoom presentations are always an option if that works best for you. Otherwise, in person events are encouraged. Currently, we are booking speaking engagements for 2021.
If you would like to be part of his audience, you can find him at any of the following places.
Tuesday, April 13 – postponed
“Avid Fisherman Presidents” presentation
The Stanley Cooper Sr. Chapter – Trout Unlimited
Kingston, PA
Thursday to Saturday, April 22-24
Symbols of Patriotism book signing and presentations
Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival
Marshfield, MO
Friday, May 7
“An Afternoon With the First Ladies” presentation
Lackawanna Historical Society
Scranton, PA
Tuesday, May 11
Symbols of Patriotism book signing
Phelps Museum Mansion
Binghamton, NY
Saturday, May 22
Keynote Speaker and Symbols of Patriotism book signing
Wyoming Valley DAR Annual Meeting
Dallas, PA
Wednesday, June 16
Keynote Speaker and Symbols of Patriotism book signing
Sons of the American Revolution Monthly Meeting
Peoria, IL
Saturday, June 19
Featured Speaker
Geneseo Illinois Music Festival
Geneseo, IL
Sunday, June 20
“Presidents With Connections to Illinois” presentation
Bishop Hill Heritage Association
Bishop Hill, IL
For more information on these events, please watch this space or visit his Facebook page for more details.
The Larry Cook Historian Team is excited to announce you can now connect with us on Goodreads. You can rate and review Symbols of Patriotism: First Ladies and Daughters of the American Revolution.
To purchase your copy of the book and have it signed by the author, visit us here: https://forms.gle/9uAT46cJj41cN3v78.
Dr. Cook was recently featured in Eyewitness News WBRE/WYOU-TV inauguration coverage of President Joe Biden. Watch the story here.
WBRE/WYOU | January 19, 2021
“From Scranton to Pennsylvania Ave.: Joe Biden’s Story”
Link: https://bit.ly/3tbt9v1
KSRO103.5 Sonoma County’s News Talk | January 19, 2021
“President Trump’s time in office and legacy”
Link: https://bit.ly/3teWKna
WBRE/WYOU | January 14, 2021
“Local Historian Speaks About UnPrecedented Second Impeachment”
Link: https://bit.ly/39ze5zt
WBRE/WYOU | January 7, 2021
“Presidential historian reacts to Capitol unrest”
Link: https://bit.ly/39AC4ye
FOX 56 WOLF TV | December 17, 2020
“Presidential Historian from Dallas Writes Book on First Ladies of the United States”
Link: https://bit.ly/3pGUIdC
Citizen’s Voice | December 13, 2020
“Local historian authors book on First Ladies”
Link: https://bit.ly/3tbrcPd