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Eric B. Schultz is the author of four books, including King Philip’s War: The History of Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict (with Michael Tougias). He is the former Chair of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and the Gettysburg Foundation, and currently serves as a Director of the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton. A native of Dighton, he holds a B.A. in History from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He and his wife, Susan, live in Boxford.

Mr. Schultz gave an engaging talk about King Philip's War at the Library on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He detailed the history and the lasting legacy of a brutal war that marked a crucial turning point in the battle for control of land in the New World. Both an in-depth history and a guide to the sites where the great ambushes, raids, and full-scale battles took place, the presentation provides insight into a dark and formative period of America's past. This program was cosponsored by the Sherborn Library and Sherborn Historical Society.

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