Laurie Heiss, co-author of The Merritt Parkway, The Road That Shaped a Region, will discuss the illustrious roadway that became the gateway to New England, from its complicated beginnings to current opportunities and challenges, at a Greenwich Historical Society Spotlight Book Talk on April 30th from 2 – 3pm. The talk is hosted in conjunction with Greenwich Historical Society’s new art installation on the other iconic parkway that impacted the region: ‘Rediscover Greenwich / Re- Framing 95’.
Heiss will navigate the hard-fought path of this beloved road which earned the reputation of Queen of American parkways and celebrity status in countless movies, magazines and paintings. She will introduce bridge artists, landscapers, politicians and the activists whose involvement in its creation were responsible for transforming Fairfield County from a region of farms and country estates to one of the wealthiest in the nation and an economic powerhouse. To maintain its breathtaking beauty and utility as a major roadway in Connecticut, Heiss will address the need for engaging the next generation in its preservation. To register for the free talk: https://greenwichhistory.org/museum-store-local-spotlight-book-talks/