Thursday, June 13

Conversations@NPL: Kathrine Switzer

A Conversation with Kathrine Switzer, athlete, author, and activist. FREE LIBRARY EVENT

By Nashville Public Library Special Collections

Date and time

Thursday, June 13 · 5:30 - 7:30pm CDT

Location

NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

615 Church Street Nashville, TN 37219

About this event

2 hours

Athlete, activist, and author Kathrine Switzer made history in 1967 when she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, resulting in backlash and women being barred from the marathon until 1972. Her incredible story is one of perseverance and global social change. Because of her millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.

SCHEDULE:

5:30pm - Doors Open + Lightly Catered Reception
6:30pm - PROGRAM BEGINS
7:30pm - Program ends

FREE and open to the Public

Continuing the great dialogue begun in the Civil Rights and Votes for Women Rooms, Conversations@NPL is the longstanding, humanities-based public program series presented by NPL Special Collections that aims to stimulate serious public dialogue on all facets of culture, history, and modern society.

Supported by the Sandra Schatten Foundation.

Frequently asked questions

Is this General Admission?

Yes. This event is general admission. Seats are available in the 1) Auditorium or, 2) Live Stream Overflow once the Auditorium is full. All seats are first come, first serve.

Will there be refreshments?

Yes. There will be light refreshments before the program begins at 6:30pm.

Will there be books for sale?

Yes.

Is parking available?

Parking is available at the Library Garage. The Library will validate for up to 90 minutes. Street parking and additional downtown garages are also available. Please allow enough time and plan accordingly as it can be difficult to find parking downtown.

Will the event be recorded and available to watch later?

Yes. Please register for the event in order to receive the link to the recording.

Organized by

Nashville Public Library Special Collections

Free