Tying the Windsor Knot
 
A ROYAL WEDDING SERIES
 
With the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, what better time to celebrate! Join us for a series of programs highlighting royal marriage, historical figures, fashion, and food. It’s an affair to remember, and you’re invited!
 
 
Love at First Blight
The Scandalous Life of an English Noblewoman
Madness.  Adultery.  Witchcraft.
 
No, it’s not a new HBO series; it’s one of England’s most scandalous marriages. Noted historian and University of North Georgia professor Johanna Luthman will divulge the secrets of English noblewoman Frances Coke Villiers, Viscountess Purbeck, for this portion of our Royal Wedding Series.
 
Dr. Luthman is the author of the recently published Love, Madness & Scandal: The Life of Frances Coke Villiers, Viscountess Purbeck, from Oxford University Press.
 
Cumming Library
Monday, March 5
7:00 p.m.
Drama Queens
Exploring the Marriages of Henry VIII
Divorced, beheaded, died.  
Divorced, beheaded, survived.
  
Journey to the court of England’s Henry VIII with noted historian and University of North Georgia professor Johanna Luthman for this portion of our Royal Wedding Series.  Become privy to the scandals, politics, and intrigue behind one of history’s most notorious kings and his six queens.
 
Post Road Library
Thursday, March 15
6:30 p.m.
Pie in the Sky
British Treats and Traditions
A slice of the pie.  
Sweet as pie.
Pie in the sky.  
 
What’s better than a tasty treat? Join Lauren Duxbury, owner and founder of Panbury’s (home of the best pie in Atlanta) when she shares traditional British pie samples - savory and sweet - in celebration of the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. 
 
Lauren will also talk about the history and traditions surrounding these delectable pastries. Bring your appetite! Panbury’s has been recognized as having the best savory pies in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine, Zagat and Creative Loafing.
 
Registration is required for this program, as space is limited. Please call (770) 781-9840 or visit the library to sign up.
 
​**Please note:  This program is currently full**
 
Hampton Park Library
Saturday, April 14
3:00p.m.
Sordid Affairs
History’s Most Scandalous Marriages
Clandestine meetings. 
Doomed love affairs. 
Whispered secrets.
 
It’s all here… and then some. Johanna Luthman, noted historian and University of North Georgia professor, reveals some of history’s most scandalous marriages for this portion of our Royal Wedding Series. It’s an affair to remember, and you’re invited!
 
Sharon Forks Library
Sunday, April 22
3:00 p.m.
From Fashionistas to Fascinators
A Look at Royal Wedding Fashion
Très chic.
In vogue.
Dressed to the nines.
 
Journey with Sarah Collins, associate chair of fashion at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), through royal wedding fashion from past to present for this portion of our Royal Wedding Series. Get a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle in May. Don your finest duds, and join us for this stimulating style program!
 
Sharon Forks Library
Tuesday, April 24
6:30 p.m.
Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Street
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840
www.forsythpl.org/