Follow in the footsteps of American Icon Johnny Appleseed – aka John Chapman – with New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald on Thursday, September 17, thanks to our Friends of the Library.

Published on: September 8, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald sets off into the heart of America, following the path of the legendary Johnny Appleseed on an epic journey that both takes him far from home and brings him closer to it.

Join the Friends of DCDL for an entertaining author visit that’s part memoir, part history, and part travelogue, taking place at Preservation Park’s newly renovated Bicentennial Barn in McCammon Creek Park on Thursday, September 17th from 6pm-8pm. Tickets for this event are $40 and include a hardback copy of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed.

Registration will open at 5:30pm to allow guests time to enjoy an apple cider slushie while shopping authenticated Johnny Appleseed trees, culinary seasonings, fruit preserves, herbal teas, salves & tinctures, local honey, apple cider vinegar, and beeswax candles from Stillwater Valley Orchard and Apiary. The book discussion moderated by our very own Friends board member, Monte Stevens will begin at 6pm. After the discussion and Q & A, Isaac will sign copies of his book. Back copies of his other books will also be available for purchase that evening from Beanbag Books.

TICKETS

• $35 – Friends of the Library members
• $40 – Non-members

Reserve your seat now!