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Martha Washington

That One Time Martha Washington's Will Was Stolen

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Remember that one time Martha Washington's will got stolen?  Who knew Civil War looters, patriotic women braying for justice, and the death of a millionaire would set a preced...

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Dave Rudolf

The British Invasion with Dave Rudolf

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Dave Rudolf is a long time performer and a multi award winning singer/songwriter who just released his 43rd  Album. Come in as he talks about and plays hits from the 60's...

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Willie Nelson

The Music and Influence of Willie Nelson - An overview of the living legend

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Steve Justman presents The Music and Influence of Willie Nelson - An overview of the living legend: Singer, songwriter, a musician’s musician. Steve will be presenting in the li...

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Irene

Meet Irena Sendler

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Come in and meet Irena Sendler brought to life by Paddy Lynn and learn about her work as a nurse, social worker and humanitarian who worked tirelessly to save children during World...

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Conventions

Unconventional Conventions

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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The City of Chicago has hosted more presidential nominating conventions than any other city. They were memorable, colorful affairs. It was here in the Windy City where Abraham Linc...

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Roosevelt and Washington

HISTORY REVEALED: Teddy Roosevelt and Booker T Washington and Racism 1901

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
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Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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In 1901 President Teddy Roosevelt invited Black educator and author Booker T Washington to have dinner with him and his family in the White House. The violent Southern reaction sho...

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Roosevelt and Washington

Encore TEDDY ROOSEVELT AND BOOKER T WASHINGTON AND RACISM 1901

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Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Enjoy this recording for 7 days. In 1901 President Teddy Roosevelt invited Black educator and author Booker T Washington to have dinner with him and his family in the White Hous...

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1876 Election

HISTORY REVEALED: THE DISPUTED ELECTION OF 1876 AND THE END OF RECONSTRUCTION

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Democrat Samuel Tilden won the popular vote by over 250,000 but only had 184 Electoral Votes (185 needed to win) with 20 disputed votes from four states.  Three Southern state...

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FDR

HISTORY REVEALED: FDR AND CHARLES LINDBERG, ISOLATIONISM AND WAR 1939-1941

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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After WWII broke out in Europe in September 1939, FDR walks a tightrope between helping Churchill and Britain and opposition from isolationists like Charles Lindbergh.  Decemb...

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