The Lynn M. and William Foggle Great Issues Lecture Series proudly presents Pulitzer Prize–winning presidential historian Jon Meacham at Springfield Symphony Hall. In a timely and inspiring lecture titled “Hope Through History: How to Survive Turbulent Times,” Meacham will draw on America’s past to shed light on the challenges of today. With his signature blend of insight, context, and storytelling, he will explore how our nation has endured and overcome crises, divisions, and uncertainty—and what those lessons can teach us about resilience, leadership, and hope in our own era.This promises to be an extraordinary evening of reflection and inspiration—an opportunity to hear from one of the most insightful voices of our generation.