The Smithsonian Institution’s Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large Richard Kurin discusses his new book.
History by a Hair is the definitive account of how a discarded strand of hair found in Thomas Jefferson’s Bible at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History led to a sweeping, multi-year genomic investigation, drawing on technological advances in DNA to finally resolve a 200-year national controversy.
Book signing to follow with copies available to purchase from Scuppernong Books.
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About the author
Richard Kurin is the Smithsonian Institution’s Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large and previously served as Under Secretary overseeing all museums and scientific centers. An author of several popular books on American history and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Kurin has led major national cultural initiatives and produced award-winning public history.
This event is part of the Greensboro History Museum’s America250 community programming. As the country marks its 250th anniversary, the museum invites residents to have fun exploring the past, reflect on our shared history and be part of a picture of our city today. For a complete list of activities, click here.
