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Just 20 Feet From Safety: The Story of the S.S. Eastland

July 15th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

Ollie Sanders, a Western Electric employee was an eyewitness to the
disaster of the S.S. Eastland. Relive the events, aftermath and ongoing
legends that surround the sinking of the “Speed Queen of the Great
Lakes” on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915.

Terry Lynch has been a professional actor performing on stage, T.V., film, and radio in the Chicagoland area for more than 40 years.  He has also appeared regularly on the WGN Morning Show. He and his wife Laura, a certified educator, began Histories for Kids / HFK Presents more than 20 years ago as a way to bring history to life for all ages.

Details

Date:
July 15th
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Peotone Public Library
515 North First Street
Peotone, IL 60468 United States
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Phone
708-258-3436

Organizer

Adult Services Department
Phone
708-258-3436
Email
information@peotonelibrary.org