Norwalk Library Hosts Zoom Presentation On Mount Rushmore Feb. 20

Norwalk CT

15 February, 2021

3:33 PM

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Press release from Norwalk Public Library: Feb. 15, 2021 Please join us on Saturday, February 20, at 3 p.m., when the Norwalk Public Library welcomes Lou Del Bianco on Zoom for a lively presentation on "Out of Rushmore's Shadow: The Luigi Del Bianco Story. " Storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, and talks about his unsung contribution as chief carver on our nation's greatest memorial, Mount Rushmore. Lou uses authentic photos, timelines and primary source documents to bring Luigi's story to life. The presentation culminates with designer Gutzon Borglum's praise of Luigi, the 25 year struggle to get him recognized and the CBS SUNDAY MORNING tribute where a plaque at Mount Rushmore is finally unveiled! Now a published book authored by Lou, "Out of Rushmore's Shadow" is a dramatic and touching story about Luigi's legacy and the immigrant struggle. Information on purchasing signed copies of the book is available on the Norwalk Public Library website, www.norwalkpl.org. To register for the program, please email Cynde Bloom Lahey at [email protected]. This press release was produced by Norwalk Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.