The Kentucky Genealogical Society hosts author and historian Terry for a vibrant virtual presentation: 1833 Cholera Epidemic on January 22, 2026. Society members share a common interest in learning more about their Kentucky ancestors and connecting with historians, especially those with a genealogical interest. Terry's webinar is available to Watch on YouTube.

Terry will present "Survivors of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic" along with Dr. Yvonne Giles. The epidemic has been deemed a Top 10 significant event of Lexington's 250 year history. Sunday, November 23, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Gatton/Town Branch Park Community Room (tucked behind the stage at the plaza.)

Meet The Authors, Local Author Book Fair, Thursday, November 10 at Mt. Sterling Library, 328 North Maysville Street., 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Books make great gifts. signed books by local authors are even better gifts. Refreshments provided.

Terry will combine history with good story telling at this AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT as she discusses her oeuvre. Dr. Jeremy Popkin will talk about his upcoming Benjamin Gratz book and Photographer Bob Willcutt will talk about his recently published Gratz Park coffee table book. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Program begins at 6:00 p.m. Bodley-Bullock House, 200 Market Street, Lexington.

Terry talks with Maria (Mimi) Gist Gratz, a descendant of Benjamin and Maria Gist Gratz. They discuss family history, Gratz Park, the Cherokee settlement at New Echota, genealogical research, the DAR, and the impact of family members like Sequoyah and Nathaniel Gist on American history.

Terry presents two programs: 1833 Cholera Epidemic and Searching for Ancestors Land for the Kentucky History & Genealogy Conference 2025, August 8-9 at the Kenton County Public Library, Erlanger Branch.

The Green County Genealogical Society presents Kentucky author and historian Terry Foody, who will speak on Cholera Epidemics. Held annually as a book fair, this year's event is expanding for the first time to include artists, craftspeople and other vendors. See the Green County Genealogical Society page.

Book signing event for "The Pie Seller, the Drunk, and the Lady" & "Cherokee & the Newsman" on Saturday, April 19 at Pulaski County Public Library in Somerset. See Pulaski County Public Library page.

As part of Lexington's 250th anniversary, Terry Foody, author of "The Pie Seller, The Drunk, and the Lady" shares some of the rough times in the city's history as she presents her research into the deadly cholera epidemic of 1833 on WEKU's Eastern Standard radio show. Listen to the program.

Montgomery County Public Library's "Local Author Book Fair" gives you a chance to purchase books and meet the authors. Terry invites you to her table from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, November 21. More about Montgomery County Public Library.

A benefit for The Kentucky School for the Deaf held at the Presbyterian Church of Danville, 500 West Main Street featuring craft/bazaar booths and a silent auction. Terry also participated in the 5K Run on Saturday. More about the Kentucky School for the Deaf.

Book signing event for "The Pie Seller, the Drunk, and the Lady" Wednesday, October 16 at Kenwick Table coffeehouse, 201 Owsley Avenue, Lexington, KY from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dramatic reading at 6:30 p.m. See Kenwick Table website.

Two programs at Bluegrass Community & Technical College: History of Kentucky Lecture on Tuesday, September 17, and History of Women in America featuring "Pie Seller" Aunt Charlotte and "Lady" Maria Gist Gratz on Wednesday, September 25.

The Smith Memorial Library hosts the final installment of Authors @ the Smith at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 14 in the library: Terry Foody discusses her book "The Pie Seller, the Drunk and the Lady: Heroes of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, Kentucky. Lessons for Our Global Health Today."

Terry will present "Heroes of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, KY" at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10 at the Boyle County Public Library in Danville. Terry will be selling and signing books on both Friday and Saturday. See additional information about this free event.

Terry will present "The Gist Boys: Sequoyah & Gratz" Thursday, May 9 at the Bluegrass Heritage Museum in Winchester, Kentucky. See Bluegrass Heritage Museum website.

Come see Terry at the Local Authors Day Book Signing from 2:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pulaski County Library in Somerset. See Pulaski County Library website.

Course Collaborator, Guest Lecturer & Textbook. “Consilience: Science & Humanities – Cholera in London 1854 & Lexington 1833” Transylvania University.

Woodford County Library presents "Gratz, Gist & Airdrie" by Terry Foody at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 18 in Midway, Kentucky. See Woodford County Library website.

Kentucky Humanities Council Event at the Rowan County Library in Morehead, Kentucky. As part of the distinguished Speakers Bureau, Terry's program topic will be "The 1833 Cholera Epidemic."

Local Authors Book Signing Event at Pulaski County Library in Somerset, Kentucky. A great opportunity to mingle and pal around with Kentucky Author Terry Foody, and take home her books for your home shelf.

The American Association of Medical Audit Specialists welcomes Terry as Keynote Speaker at their 2023 Conference at the Brown Hotel in Louisville. The session title is Heroes in Disaster: The 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, Kentucky. See conference website.

The Kentucky Humanities Bureau and Woodford County Library present "The Gist Boys: Sequoyah & Gratz" by Terry Foody at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 17 in the History Room at 115 North Main Street, Versailles, KY. See Woodford County Library website.

Meet Terry and get your book signed at the Green County Genealogical Society Book Fair on Saturday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central Time. See Green County Genealogical Society Facebook Page.

Guest of Honor Terry Foody will present at the Shaker Village Reading Retreat Weekend, as guests immerse themselves into "The Pie Seller, the Drunk, and the Lady: Heroes of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, Kentucky." See Shaker Village Event website

Ancestral Trails Historical Society Book Fair at the Pritchard Community Center in Elizabethtown. You're invited to visit Terry's table, get your new book signed, and take a photo with one of Kentucky's beloved historical authors.

Terry will speak about Heroes of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington as told in her book "The Pie Seller, The Drunk, and the Lady." See calendar page of the Lexington Chapter DAR website: Events.

Hear the true stories of two men - linked by blood and literacy - at times of great strife and change in our country from writer Terry Foody. Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee syllabary, and Gratz, editor of the KY Gazette illuminate the importance of language and a free press. Register here.

Ancestral Trails Historical Society Book Fair at Elizabethtown Community College, 600 College Street (Owen Administration Building, Academic Avenue.)

"The Drink, Flush Cycle": Lexington's cholera history, and current response to EPA stormwater sewer lawsuit. Then visit Terry at her booth for book signing/selling until about 3:00 p.m. Stop by!

The Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau presents Terry Foody: "The Gist Boys: Sequoyah & Gratz" at The Christopher Gist Historical Society, Ft. Mitchell, KY Country Club.

Book Signing and Sales Event. Meet Terry and get your book signed from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at the Paris-Bourbon County Library, 701 High Street.

Book Signing with Demo-Event. Meet Terry and get your book signed from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Sunday, April 24 at Critchfield Meats Family Market on Southland Drive in Lexington, KY.

Local Authors Book Signing Event. Meet Terry and get your book signed from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7 at the Pulaski County Library in Somerset, KY.

Terry will be Guest Lecturer on Wednesday, February 9 in Dr. Mark Gallo's Senior Biology Class at Niagara University, Lewiston, New York. Topic: Cholera Epidemics in Lexington, Kentucky and the World.

Terry has been invited to speak at the new Blue Grass Trust 2021-2022 Lecture Series.

Keynote speaker at Nomads Group. Topic will be "Sequoyah and his Kentucky Kin."

Terry with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who delivered Words of Honor & Appreciation at the Kentucky Nurses Association "Thank you, Nurses!" picnic. Charlie Vettiner Park, Louisville.

The Kentucky Humanities Speaker's Bureau presents "Heroes in Disaster, 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington" and Lessons for our Global Health Today.

Terry will be Guest Lecturer on Friday, February 19 in Dr. Mark Gallo's Senior Biology Honors Class at Niagara University, Lewiston, New York. Topic: Cholera Epidemics in Lexington, Kentucky and the World.

The Kentucky Humanities Speaker's Bureau will present "Heroes in Disaster, 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington."

"We met at a health conference, and I was honored that she bought a copy of The Pie Seller, The Drunk and the Lady," Terry said.

"It has long been my desire to bring this story to light with more dimension based on my years of research," Terry said. "The selfless actions of the heroes to help others in a time of great suffering and loss touched my heart. I am humbled by this opportunity to speak for the dead."

Photo courtesy of Wrigley Media and KET.