Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/11/2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Tuolume County Library
Categories
Stories in the Stars
Wed., November 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Tuolumne County Library, Greenley Rd., Sonora
Join the Tuolumne County Historical Society on a journey through the night sky and
uncover the wisdom hidden within stories that have connected people to the stars for countless generations. As natural pattern seekers, our ancestors gazed at the stars and saw patterns that represented heroes, villains, animals, and mythological creatures. They built stories around these star patterns that helped them understand and navigate their world. We’ll explore some of the stories that
go with these star patterns and discuss how these seemingly fanciful stories are particularly useful in conveying critically valuable information. Far more than simple tales, these stories served as powerful tools for teaching, remembering, and passing knowledge from one generation to the next.
Glen White has earned a reputation as an inspiring, respectful, and effective educator, known for his
extensive knowledge of local geology, practical examples, and engaging teaching methods. Over twenty-six years of teaching Earth Sciences at Columbia College, he has positively impacted thousands of students. Glens experience as a consulting geologist and his work with the Tuolumne
County Superintendent of Schools, has inspired both students and K-12 teachers throughout the region
through his support of geoscience and STEM education.
TCHS is a non-profit organization and the program is free to the public.
