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Edward Hitchcock was one of 19th-century America's most eminent scientists. He was the first American scientist to publicly embrace the theory of continental glaciation, but he is better known for his landmark research on what he called the "fossil footmarks" of the Connecticut Valley.

In his Zoom presentation, Robert McMaster will review the life and legacy of Edward Hitchcock, particularly his central role in developing our understanding of dinosaurs He will also discuss Hitchcock's work in Vermont where he completed the first geological survey of the Green Mountain State in 1861.

Robert McMaster is the author of first ever biography of Edward Hitchcock, "All the Light Here Comes From Above: The Life and Legacy of Edward Hitchcock".

May 10, 2024, 6 to 8:30 PM

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May 15, 2024, 6 to 8 PM