Gatsby at 100 – Lecture

First published on April 10, 1925, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald encapsulated an image of the North Shore of Long Island that has been extremely enduring. This lecture will explore the history of the book’s creation and reception, as well as both the mythology and the reality of the area that it depicted.

Presented by Joshua Ruff in conjunction with the ongoing Long Island Museum exhibition, Gatsby at 100 (July 24–October 19, 2025). Ruff serves as the Co-Executive Director, Collections & Programming, at the Long Island Museum. This lecture is hosted by and held at Emma Clark Library.

Thursday, August 14, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Click here to register now.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org