Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm

Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm

During the 1930s, as Europe was teetering on the brink of crisis, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little political influence. In these years, his country home in Kent, England, “Chartwell”, became the center of his campaign against the rising threat of Nazi Germany. Churchill invited a diverse group of trusted advisors and informants, including Albert Einstein and T. E. Lawrence, to provide him with valuable intelligence and support as he tirelessly worked to sound the alarm about the looming threat of war.

Katherine Carter’s book provides a fascinating account of the remarkable but little-known meetings that took place behind closed doors at Chartwell. From high-profile figures to political leaders, diplomats to spies, Carter reveals a fascinating cast of characters who each made their mark on Churchill’s thinking and political strategy. With Chartwell as his base, Churchill was able to gather critical intelligence about Germany’s preparations for war, ultimately positioning himself to have a significant impact on the course of history.

Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30pm EDT as the USAHEC continues its Fall 2024 “Perspectives” Lecture Series with Author, Historian, and Curator, Katherine Carter. Doors open at 6:00 pm EDT and the lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The event is free and open to the public and will include book sales and signing by Carter at the end of the program

Live stream viewing available at: https://www.youtube.com/@US_AWC/streams