The Greely Expedition

Disinterest in Washington and the failure of two annual resupply missions to arrive condemned Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely’s scientific expedition in Arctic Canada to starvation, cannibalism, and death.  His plight and rescue were major news stories in the early 1880’s.

This talk will be virtual and is a part of the Balch Library fall lecture series.  You can register here.  Use the drop down and register for a lecture.  Let the library know you’ll be attending the Greely Expedition talk on September 29th.  Once you register, the library will send you a link to join the virtual presentation.  I look forward to “seeing” you on September 29th at 1:00pm.