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The
display case features monthly exhibits of various arts and crafts,
special collections, or items of community interest. Those
individuals who would like to volunteer
an exhibit for the display case should call Tammy Eustis at 663-2000.
Meet
Hugh Lofting:
Killingworth
Resident
and Children's Author
Once
upon a time, many years ago--when our grandfathers were little
children--there was a doctor--
John Dolittle, M.D.
These are the opening words of children's author
Hugh Lofting in his now classic book
The Story of Dr. Dolittle; a book about a doctor who could
talk to the animals.
Hugh Lofting moved to Killingworth in 1928 after
having made a name for himself as a popular author and
winner of the coveted children's book award Newberry Medal.
Thanks to the Killingworth Historical Society,
on display this month are personal articles belonging to Mr.
Lofting as well as pictures of the Lofting homestead and his
burial site in Evergreen Cemetery.
For more information about this author and his
books go to: Wikipedia
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