‘Historic Missouri Roadsides’ by Bill Hart at Ozark Regional Library in Fredericktown
Provided by Suzette Spitzmiller, ORL
Bill Hart will present his book Historic Missouri Roadsides at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 2, at the Ozark Regional Library in Fredericktown.
Hart’s book was published in 2015 by Reedy Press and features six history tours of Missouri on two-lane highways. Like a travel guide, the book lists places to eat, visit and stay but includes only businesses owned locally, supporting an interest in local history and intended to bolster tourism. The second edition of this book was published in 2019. Hart has traveled the roads of Missouri in every one of its 114 counties.
Hart is a seventh generation Missourian, having grown up in Perry County in Southeast Missouri where his fourth great grandfather settled just before 1800. His interest in small town and roadside Missouri was fostered by his work with the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation, where he worked for 13 years, serving as its Executive Director. He currently serves as Director of the Perry County Historical Society.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Historic Preservation from Southeast Missouri State University. He did his graduate work in Architectural History at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Before coming to Missouri Preservation, Mr. Hart owned an award-winning development and construction company that specialized in the renovation of historic buildings.
Books will be available for purchase at this event. Cash, cards, or checks will be accepted.
*Registration is encouraged to ensure the library has adequate seating. To sign up for this program, visit an Ozark Regional Library branch or fill out our online registration by clicking on the event poster at ozarkregional.org. For any questions about this program, please call 573-546-2615.
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