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Join us at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (or on Zoom) on Thursday, October 8th at 6pm to hear from author and orphan train historian Renée Wendinger. She will present "The Orphan Train Experience”. Renée will be joining us on Zoom. Participants may join via Zoom or in person, as well.Renée is from Minnesota and her mother, who was one of the children of the orphan trains, took part in a phenomenal journey from New York City to the Midwest with others like herself. Inspired by her mother, she offers a historical Power Point symposium to educators and schools, community and civic organizations, and libraries and history centers about the history of the orphan trains sprinkled with her own personal stories.
Renée is the author of two books written about the orphan trains. One of her books is used as a graduate level study course at Brooklyn College. In conjunction with her books, Renée, and her extensive orphan train knowledge has been involved in theatre, television, radio, podcasts, newspapers, books, and music.
Free and open to the public. No registration needed if attending in person. This event will not be recorded for future viewings.
Zoom registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ONTOzr27TBe8od91HK2nOQ
More Information and Links:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003U2V9QO
email: [email protected]
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2317674608761210
Recorded Presentations:
https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/passport/recorded-presentations
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Peoria Public Library North Branch, Peoria Public Library, Peoria, IL 61615, United States
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