North Hempstead town historian Howard Kroplick will be giving a talk “My Hunt for the Vanderbilt Cup Races and The Long Island Motor Parkway” on Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at the Community Church of East Williston at 45 East Williston Ave. in East Williston.
Long Island had the first international road race ever to be held in America, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to Long Island!
Kroplick has researched the Races for more than 13 years, written two books on the Parkway and maintains an excellent website (VanderbiltCupRaces.com).
His talk will feature photographs from the private archives of Willy K. Vanderbilt, rare race films, and an assortment of “Vanderbilia.”
A book signing will follow. Proceeds go to local charities.
Guests are very welcome to attend. Light refreshments will follow the program!
