"The Story of Oliver Lonkey" with Gabe Blumer

Name: "The Story of Oliver Lonkey" with Gabe Blumer
Start: 2025-01-23T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-23T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN, United States, Minnesota 55021

Thu Jan 23 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-06:00

1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN, United States, Minnesota 55021 | Faribault

Publisher/HostRice County Historical Society

"The Story of Oliver Lonkey" with Gabe Blumer

Stop in and listen to the tale of Oliver Lonkey, a Civil War veteran who was part of the army detachment who hunted John Wilkes Booth. Oh, and he was Dundas!
We are happy to welcome Gabe Blumer, a local history student, who has taken an interest in this history and spent the last two years researching this story. After his presentation Gabe will talk about how he got interested in this story and why he feels it is so important to share.
This program is free for members, and $5 for non-members. Be sure to call in (507) 332-2121 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your seats!