The event will offer a chance to meet with A.T. authors individually and purchase their books, hear about the experiences of A.T. hikers such as Earl Shaffer, the first thru-hiker, and see some of the most respected A.T. historians. One of the authors has written a children’s book about Earl Shaffer and his biographer will also be a presenter. Among the historians is the Museum’s Gwen Loose, who has written about women pioneers of the A.T.

The event will also feature a barbecue lunch and will be located in the park’s Furnace Stack Picnic Pavilion down the hill from the Museum. Parking is available next to the pavilion. The Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free but donations are welcome for the lunch.