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The Star of Camp Greene – A WWI Story Close to Home (Olde Meck Monthly Meeting)
May 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FreeJoin us for a captivating evening with bestselling author Joy Callaway as she shares insights into her novel The Star of Camp Greene: A Novel of WWI—a compelling story set right here in Charlotte during a pivotal moment in history.
Follow Calla’s journey as she seeks to uplift soldiers abroad, only to find herself caught in the turmoil of the Spanish Flu and an unexpected army secret at Camp Greene.
Joy Callaway, internationally known for her novels including What the Mountains Remember and All the Pretty Places, brings history to life through rich storytelling and unforgettable characters.
Don’t miss this engaging program that blends local history, wartime resilience, and powerful storytelling. Registration is required.
We are currently meeting via the ZOOM web conference platform on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join as early as 7:00 PM (Eastern) for some informal social time. A brief business meeting begins at 7:30 pm, followed by the presentation for the evening. Meetings feature speakers and programs related to family history and genealogy research. The meetings generally are one hour long and most have an open Q&A session for the speaker afterwards.