History Conversations REWIND | The Beauty All around Us: Rachel Carson’s Wonder, Wisdom, and Legacy in Silver Spring
April 7 - April 13
with Rebecca Henson | pre-recorded virtual event |
Rebecca Henson of Springsong Museum will deliver a presentation on Rachel Carson (1907-1964), world-renowned writer, biologist, and considered by many as the ‘Mother of the Modern Environmental Movement’ who lived her adult life in Silver Spring. Henson will provide an overview of Carson’s life and written works, discussing her courage, ecological philosophy, and clear-eyed wonder in the natural world around us, including right here in Montgomery County. Originally aired October 22, 2024.