Library to host Victorian Mourning Customs on October 27

The public is invited to a learn about Victorian Mourning Customs, on Thursday, October 27 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon at the Plainfield Public Library, located at 15025 S. Illinois St. in downtown Plainfield.

Take a glimpse into the customs and rituals of death in Victorian England and North America, which created an assortment of keepsakes, mementos and paperwork. Discover how to research this cult of mourning with the help of modern tools and new resources.