Express Sessions- Steinbeck in Sag Harbor

45 Main Street,Sag Harbor NY 11963

29 September, 2022

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STEINBECK IN SAG HARBOR This year marks 60 years since John Steinbeck wrote "Travels with Charley: In Search of America," his classic recollection of a road trip with his canine pal that began from his Sag Harbor home, and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his remarkable body of work. This event will explore Steinbeck's years in Sag Harbor, where he was more than just another part-time resident: He became deeply enmeshed in local culture, including helping to establish The Old Whaler’s Festival (now HarborFest), which continues to honor the village's maritime history each fall. A panel of local residents will talk about Steinbeck's legacy and efforts to keep his connection to Sag Harbor alive, and tell some stories about the venerated writer from his time as a "local."