Candice Millard's brilliant new biography, Hero of the Empire, pinpoints a little-known story—young Winston Churchill's bold escape from a prison camp during the Boer War, and how the lessons he learned lay the foundations for his career. The author of acclaimed New York Times bestsellers River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic, Millard contextualizes Churchill’s early military exploits with his enormous legacy as Britain’s leading man.
6:15 and 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a pre-event tour of Churchill's paintings and belongings in the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection. Tour sign-up will begin 30 minutes prior to the start time. Tour space is limited and is first-come, first-served.