Lecture Series "Pearl Harbor and the Bush Brothers with Mary Dorsey"

Beaufort's American Legion Post 207 is named for a local man who was killed aboard the USS California when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. But who was he - and what happened to his brother, Leon, who was also reported in the local area press as killed in action on that date? Mary Dorsey, a member and officer of Post 207 was determined to find out. Come hear about her quest that uncovered surprising facts, a story of brotherly love, irony, unexpected emotions, a parallel in her personal life, and a friendship with the Bush family. This local history program is co-sponsored by the Beaufort History Museum. Free; first come, first seated. Doors will open at 1:30 PM for seating. Closed when room capacity is met.