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Cofee Talk:The Fort Dearborn Massacre and the War of 1812

Our July Coffee Talk brings us author and teacher, Robert Klein Engler as he guides us through the massacre with a visual lecture.  Mr. Engler will cover the August 15th event and how it is remembered, especially by the Carl-Rohl Smith statue, and the politics of remembrance, up to today.

If you have any questions, please contact Adam or Lori at the History Center, 847.391.5399.

Supported by the City of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Park District, the Des Plaines History Center consists of three facilities: the Visitor Center, the Kinder House, and the Fisher-Wright House. Please visit us as www.desplaineshistory.org

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