Into the Arctic: “Searching the Northwest Passage” Talk on May 27 at the Milton Public Library

Historian Bob Begin will return to the MPL on Tuesday, May 27, in person starting at 7:00 p.m. in our Keys Room to give a talk called: “Searching the Northwest Passage.”  The Northwest Passage is a sea route over northern Canada which was thought to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans via the Arctic Ocean. Great Britain, with her Royal Navy and global shipping capability, was obsessed with the exploration and transit of this region which would enhance her trade in the East and also eliminate thousands of miles of transit to the East.

By the beginning of the 19^th Century, England – with her obsessive thirst for new trade and territory – would launch several expeditions, the most famous being that of Sir John Franklin in 1845 and 1848. You do not need to register to attend this talk, although if you would like to read more about It and about Mr. Begin, go to this link: miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/14194418 

We are hoping to see all you history buffs join us for this educational talk!

This event is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the MPL and is free and open to all.

Questions? Call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964 or email [email protected]

We hope you will consider attending a program in the month of May!