SAVING SPACES

Bookplate John Sprinkle, JR.

John Sprinkle, Jr., a Kent County native and National Park Service historian since 1989, will deliver a presentation at 6:30 PM Oct 5, 2018 focusing on his new book: Saving Spaces: Historic land conservation in the United States.    John holds a doctorate in American history and a masters in historical archaeology from the College of William and Mary.  He has previously published Crafting the Preservation Criteria: The Origins of the National Register of Historic Places.

The Chestertown 1st Friday presentation will be followed by a wine reception and book signing at the Bookplate, 112 S. Cross St, Chestertown, MD.   Join KCPA to hear a historical overview of the struggles to conserve both individual parcels and whole landscapes from being destroyed.  Event is free and open to the public.