Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip
Monday 30 March 2026 at 2:00PM
Melton Library & Learning Hub
Event Description
Discover rich heritage and culture at our monthly History Through Film sessions.
This month, join us to watch 'Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip', a film by master storyteller, Ken Burns.
'Horatio's Drive' recounts the inspirational and hilarious saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric Vermont doctor. In 1903, on a visionary whim and a 50 dollar bet, he became the first person to drive an automobile across the continent.
Enjoy a free screening in the comfort of Melton Library. After the session, we can also show you how to stream even more documentaries and films from home using your library card, absolutely free.
Horatio's Drive: America's First Roadtrip: A Film By Ken Burns, 2003
Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes
When
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Monday 30 March 2026
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Where
Melton Library & Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street
Melton VIC
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With thanks to Kanopy. Access for free with your Melton City Libraries membership: https://www.kanopy.com/en/melton/
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