“Along Route 1,” an examination of the history of the iconic highway, will be the subject of a discussion by author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman on Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Peabody Historical Society and Museum, the presentation will be held at Smith Barn at the Felton-Smith Historic Site next to Brooksby Farm on 38 Felton St.
Bregman traveled along the highway from Fort Kent, Maine through New Hampshire all the way south to Attleboro for the book, which she describes an unapologetic combination of historic gravity, exuberant entertainment, unexpected juxtapositions, and wonderfully kitschy roadside attractions. New England road trippers will encounter roller coasters and candlepin bowling, lobster rolls, and homemade pie, Colonial-era taverns and granite fortifications.
The presentation is free for members. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
For more information, go to the society’s website at https://peabodyhistorical.org/ or call 978-977-0515.
Smith Barn is handicap accessible.
