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History Of Mount Rushmore Focus Of Scranton Library Talk

The April event tells the story of Luigi Del Bianco's contribution to the national monument.

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Madison's E.C. Scranton Memorial Library will host a talk on April 6 about some of the history of Mount Rushmore.
Madison's E.C. Scranton Memorial Library will host a talk on April 6 about some of the history of Mount Rushmore. (Kimberly Olson Harris/Patch file photo)

Press release from E.C. Scranton Memorial Library:

MADISON, CT —

Saturday, April 6, 2:00 p.m.

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Lou Del Bianco tells the story of his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco’s unique contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial. Lou uses authentic photos, maps and timelines to bring Luigi’s story to life! This is a unique program about history, ancestry, perseverance and advocating for human rights.

This program is presented through the generosity of an anonymous donor in honor of parents Domenico Pellicano and Melina (Savino) Pellicano, originally from San Panteleone, Reggio, and San Giovanni Rotondo, Puglia, Italy.

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This press release was produced by E.C. Scranton Memorial Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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