Renowned Authors to be at Mary Draper Ingles Festival

We are pleased to announce that renowned authors, James Alexander Thom and Eleanor Lahr, will be joining the festivities of the Mary Draper Ingles Festival of July 29-31!  James Alexander Thom is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Follow the River,” a novelization of Mary Draper Ingles long journey home.  Eleanor Lahr wrote “Angels Along the River: Retracing the Escape Route of Mary Draper Ingles.”

Thom will speak at the dedication of the Mary Draper Ingles Cultural Heritage Park on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery at 5 p.m. Friday, July 29. Following the ceremonies, the author will sign copies of “Follow the River,” which will be available for sale.  Both Thom and Lahr will hold a book signing at Glencoe Mansion on Saturday, July 30 from noon to 2 pm.

To learn more please visit our website to read the Press Release.