Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1 p.m.
Goucher College
Join us for a special program celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with Jon Meacham in conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden, Senior Fellow at The Mellon Foundation and former Librarian of Congress. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, presidential biographer and bestselling author of American Struggle, American Lion, The Soul of America, and And There Was Light, Meacham is one of the nation’s most compelling voices on history, leadership and the enduring American experiment. This timely conversation will offer insight, perspective and reflection on the people, ideals and moments that have shaped our nation over 250 years.
Don’t miss your chance to meet New York Times bestselling author Jon Meacham and former Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden at next month’s A Toast to 250 With Jon Meacham. These tickets are $125 each and will guarantee a spot at the 1 p.m. conversation and the reception. Attendees can enjoy oysters, whiskey, signature cocktails, live music, entertainment and more.
Book sales are available before and after the program. Books will be available for purchase while supplies last. You can pre-order your book from Charm City Books to be delivered at the event on 11/15 here
A Toast to 250: Celebrating America With Jon Meacham, benefits Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library. Ticket price of $125 per person includes admission to the 1 p.m. lecture and the 2:30 p.m. reception.
A Toast to 250: Celebrating America with Jon Meacham
1 p.m. – Jon Meacham in conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden, Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College
2:30 p.m. – Ticketed Reception, Athenaeum, Goucher College
The reception includes personalized book signing and photo opportunities, live music, entertainment, libations, and hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets:
$125 per person
VIP seat for Jon Meacham in Conversation and Admission for one to the reception.
Purchase your tickets to the reception. Email info@foundationforbcpl.org for more information.
The event is presented by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library with support from MDTwoFifty and the Baltimore Community Foundation, as well as Goucher College, Bonnie Clarke, Point Breeze Credit Union, APG Federal Credit Union, and Smith Gildea & Schmidt.
