ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host local author Joe Varady for a talk on his historical fiction book, Tales of Phoenixville, on Monday, June 29 at 6:30 PM. Beginning with its first inhabitants, nomadic Ice Age mammoth hunters, Tales of Phoenixville presents ten insightful stories about the people and events that occurred here. From the Revolutionary War to the Sundance Kid, from the filming of The Blob to the rise and fall of the famous Phoenix Iron and Steel Company, these tales span more than 400 years of history. Each story in this compelling collection is inspired and supported by historical events, providing the reader with a fresh perspective on life in this small Pennsylvania town.
Joe Varady is the fourth generation of the Varady family to live in Phoenixville. His great-grandfather worked at the Iron and Steel Works at the turn of the century. Growing up, his father, an amateur geologist, paleontologist, and local historian, took him artifact hunting and taught him interesting stories about Phoenixville and its surrounding areas. Joe is Vice President of the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area and enjoys sharing his knowledge of local history. He also helped curate the Native American display at the Historical Society. He does local talks on the Lenape and leads an annual walk to Indian Rock each Earth Day. Tales of Phoenixville, his first foray into historical fiction, fulfills his desire to continue sharing Phoenixville’s rich and exciting history with members of the community. He hopes that this book will serve to educate and entertain both current as well as future generations.
This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/tales-of-phoenixville or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
610-933-3013 x132
