As part of the Russell Kirk Center’s 25^th anniversary virtual gala on October 21, we hosted a first-ever virtual walking tour of Russell’s library. The tour began outside the former woodworking shop that Russell converted into his personal library building and continued inside to Russell’s desk where we discussed his writing habits. Along the way, we paused to describe a few historical artifacts and how the Center’s programs naturally developed from Russell’s mentorship of students, professors, and journalists at this location.

Noted historian George Nash delivered an engaging keynote talk considering the significance of Russell’s work and its bearing on the Center’s purpose. Nash explored the distinctive perspective the Center brings to the conservative cause, focusing on what Ronald Reagan called the “ancient truths of our civilization.”

The video has been widely praised on social media for its high quality and lively presentations. If you missed the livestream on October 21, you can view the 53-minute video by clicking on the image below.