Author Talk & Book Signing with Libby McNamee
Venue: Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Event Types: Family Friendly, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free
Description:
The Blacksburg Library presents Meet the Author Libby McNamee on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Join author Libby McNamee to hear the true story behind her historical novel "Susanna’s Midnight Ride" for young people and meet the author in person! At just 16 years old, this Virginia girl made a daring midnight ride to warn French General Lafayette of British troops, helping set the stage for the decisive Battle of Yorktown.

Book Synopsis:
Almost five years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution hung in the balance. In late May 1781, General Cornwallis invaded City Point, VA, and quartered his army there. As 16-year-old Susanna Bolling served the British general and his officers dinner, she overheard their plans to capture General Lafayette and crush the American rebellion once and for all. Under the cover of darkness, she snuck out of her house through a secret underground tunnel and canoed downriver. Then she grabbed a neighbor’s horse and rode ten miles to warn Lafayette. But would she make it back home by sunrise without detection?

Admission is free.

This event is perfect for history lovers and young readers alike.

Presented in partnership with Historic Smithfield. A Montgomery County 250 and Virginia 250 Event.

Note: This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, but had to be postponed due to snow.

The Blacksburg Library is located at 200 Miller Street in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/Gtk6m31N/image.png.

For more information, visit: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blacksburg-Library/152248358735 or call 540-552-8246.