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The library will close early at 5pm on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Gobble up some good reads before the holiday—we’ll reopen on Saturday, Nov. 30!

The Sinking of the Lady Elgin

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

The sinking of the Lady Elgin in 1860 is one of the worst disasters in Great Lakes history. The tragedy took place off the town of Port Clinton, Illinois, whose geography is now divided between Highwood and Highland Park. Paul Timm will tell the story and share his personal connection to the tragedy: three of his ancestors were onboard the ship.

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