The Linden and the Oak:  A Rusyn Novel Comes to Life

Author Mark Wansa will discuss the use of genealogy and family memories in writing a historical novel.
 

The Linden and the Oak is a highly acclaimed novel about two Carpatho-Rusyn families in a village of northeastern Slovakia, caught up in the tidal waves of World War I, revolution, and emigration from the Old Country to America.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

A Joint Presentation of The Slovak-American Society of Washington
&
The Carpatho-Rusyn Society, National Capital Chapter

Saturday, March 17, 2012 – 2:00 P.M.
Braddock District Governmental Center
9002 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA 22015

Directions:

From I-495, take the VA-620 W/Braddock Rd West exit, EXIT 54A. Keep right at the fork to go on Braddock Rd (VA-620 W). Drive on Braddock Rd. about two miles. Gradually move into the left lane. When you see Holy Spirit Catholic Church on the right, you should be in the left lane to turn left onto Burke Lake Rd (VA 645). On Burke Lake Rd., the Kings Park Shopping Center will be on the right. You should be in the right lane. Go through the next traffic light at Rolling Road. The Braddock District Governmental Center will be just ahead on the right.