Learn About Juliette Kinzie, One of Chicago's Forgotten Founders on Sat. April 23
Date and Time
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Sat. April 23 - 2:00 PM
Location
Glen Ellyn History Center - 800 N. Main Street
Fees/Admission
Adults: $5 Students: Free
Contact Information
Karen Hall
Executive Director of GEHS
630-469-1867
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Description
Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 PM in the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents author Ann Keating, Ph.D. and her program, “The World of Juliette Kinzie: Chicago Before the Fire.” Kinzie was an American historian, writer and pioneer as well as one of Chicago's forgotten founders. Keating takes us through the lives of the women who worked to create an urban and urbane world. She explains the rise of Chicago from the viewpoint of one of its founding mothers. Keating is a professor of History at North Central College and an expert on 19th century Chicago. Fee is $5 for adults and students are free. Tickets are at the door and refreshments are served. Call 630-469-1867 and check website at www.gehs.org for more details.
