Meet the Author Libby McNamee
Venue: Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Blacksburg Library presents Meet the Author Libby McNamee on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

We’ve all heard of Paul Revere, but have you heard of Susanna Bolling?

Susanna’s Midnight Ride is a historical novel for young people based on the true story of a 16-year-old girl from Virginia who saved French General Lafayette from capture, paving the way for the decisive Battle of Yorktown. Join author Libby McNamee to ride along with Susanna as she makes history.

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?

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

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

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For more information, visit: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blacksburg-Library/152248358735 or https://www.facebook.com/events/820865117662577/ or call 540-552-8246.

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