Award winning historian and our Glover Park neighbor, Earl Williams, will present the history of Founding Father Francis Hopkinson's role in designing the Stars and Stripes and the legend of Betsy Ross. Join us for the presentation and see replicas of colonial and early U.S. flags.

 

A member of the National Cathedral Association, Mr. Williams has contributed to numerous creative works, including "Amtrak's Washington-New York Corridor," "What You Should Know About the American Flag," and "What You Should Know About the Flags of the Confederacy," and an unpublished work for children entitled "Francis Hopkinson: Father of Our Flag and Much More!"

 

A brilliant example of skill in his field, he has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Order of World Wars and the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution. Additionally, he has been featured in Who's Who in Finance and Business, Who's Who in Media and Communication, and Who's Who in America. Looking toward the future, Mr. William intends to experience continued success as a freelance writer.