A History of the 1926 and 2002 La Plata Tornadoes: Lecture, Displays, and Book Signing

Date: November 20, 2026
Times: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Location: La Plata Campus , Lorraine Diana ‘79 and Robert Guite Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Room 116 MAP
Contact: Library, library@csmd.edu

Marking the 100th anniversary of the 1926 La Plata Tornado, local historians Anthony Puzzilla and Steuart Bowling share their insights into the histories, tragedies, and hopes of a town in the unlikely path of natural disaster with a lecture and displays in the Southern Maryland Studies Center. During the event, Puzzilla and Bowling will sign copies of their book, "Thirteen White Roses: The Tornado of November 9, 1926."

Flyer for “A History of the 1926 and 2002 La Plata Tornadoes,” a lecture, exhibits, and book signing on Friday, November 20, 4:30–6:00 p.m. at La Plata Campus (LR Building, Room 116).

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