Wake Up Tri-Counties with Tim Pletkovich and His Upcoming Interviews at Kewanee Public Library on April 7, 2025

Tim Pletkovich joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Zoom presentation at Kewane Public Library with descendants of two U.S. Presidents. The Kewanee Public Library is set to host an engaging Zoom event with two notable descendants of U.S. Presidents. On April 7, author and historian Tim Pletkovich will lead a discussion featuring Philip Smucker, a distant relative of George Washington and an accomplished war correspondent, alongside Ulysses Grant Dietz, a descendant of Ulysses S. Grant. They will explore several U.S. presidents' unique ancestral heritages and cultural influences, tracing their roots back to various regions of Britain. Smucker and Dietz bring their expertise and distinguished backgrounds, promising a captivating look into the historical connections that shaped America.