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Union Soldier

Billy Yank: Researching Your Civil War Soldier

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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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Ever been curious about your ancestors from around the time of the Civil War? Tina Beiard will show you how to do it along with resources and methods. Tina will be presenting in...

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Photo of bride holding out hand

Immigrant Stories: Cultural Celebrations

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, History, Other
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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A bi-monthly discussion series! Join us to share how you celebrate your culture’s holidays, weddings, births, and rites of passage. Hear from others about their unique tradition...

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Chicago

It's Christmastime in the City: Chicago's Holiday Traditions & Contributions

Monday, December 9, 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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Clarence Goodman will enthrall you with past times and old traditions of Chicago during the time of December. Clarence will be presenting in the library, please join us in the l...

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Winston Churchill

HISTORY REVEALED: Winston Churchill; Their Finest Hours 1940-41

Monday, December 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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Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister just as France is falling to the Germans.  For the next two years he must lead Britain as it fights Hitler, offering only “Blood, Toil...

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Church

Encore: HISTORY REVEALED: WINSTON CHURCHILL; THEIR FINEST HOURS 1940-41

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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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Encore Recording is viewable for 7 days.   Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister just as France is falling to the Germans.  For the next two years he must lead B...

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D-Day

HISTORY REVEALED: D-DAY ON OMAHA BEACH: HOW US NAVY DESTROYERS SAVED THE LANDING

Monday, January 27, 2025 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 June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Normandy was failing on Omaha Beach, the troops were pinned down US Navy Destroyers on their own initiative intervened and saved the day providi...

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D-Day

ENCORE HISTORY REVEALED: D-DAY ON OMAHA BEACH: HOW US NAVY DESTROYERS SAVED THE LANDING

All Day
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Encore Recording is viewable for 7 days until 2/27.  The June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Normandy was failing on Omaha Beach, the troops were pinned down   US Nav...

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