The Larry Cook Historian Center for Presidential Research at The Hoyt Library, Kingston, Pa. Dr. Larry Cook will give a special presentation, sharing insights from his new book, BRUSHES WITH HISTORY: Francis B. Carpenter in His Own Words. Carpenter was a 19th-century painter, whose celebrated work includes The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln. Free and open to the public.Q & A and book signing will follow Dr. Cook’s presentation. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.