Join the Chester County Library Trust for an engaging evening with Ed Auble, a local expert on General Pasquale di Paoli. As we continue celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary, Ed will explore how Paoli authored a democratic constitution in 1755—years before America’s Declaration of Independence—and how his ideas helped shape early American thinking.
Auble brings a global perspective to this history. He has lived in multiple countries and visited nearly 70 throughout his lifetime. His travels include Corsica, Paoli’s birthplace, where he developed a personal connection to the island and its legacy. In 2025, he spoke at the celebration of General Paoli’s 300th birthday in Morosaglia, where Paoli’s ancestral home now serves as a museum and a small chapel on the grounds houses his remains.
A Chester County resident, Auble has served on numerous community boards and committees. A retired finance professional, he has taught at Immaculata University, is a graduate of Lafayette College, and holds a master’s degree in International Management. He served in the U.S. Navy, flew carrier‑based combat missions during the Vietnam War, and retired from the Naval Reserves in 1981 as a lieutenant commander.
The program will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 6:30–7:30 PM in the Struble Room at Chester County Library in Exton. Please register at https://bit.ly/4vTIjUY.
The Chester County Library Trust, a 501(c)3 organization, was established to bridge the gap between traditional funding sources and community needs. The goal of the Trust is to develop financial resources to build collections, expand library programs and services, and support projects the libraries cannot afford through operating budgets. https://chescolibraries.org/about/how-you-can-help/chester-county-library-trust/
