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AMERICA'S FORGOTTEN HEROINE: IDA LEWIS, KEEPER OF THE LIGHT

FILM PRESENTATION BY WELL KNOWN RHODE ISLAND FILMMAKER MARIAN GAGNON

Anthony Ursillo, Neighbor
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Johnston Historical Society Museum-101 Putnam Pike ( Rte 44 ) Johnston RI 02919

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 7:30PM

Admission: FREE

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Marian Gagnon of Goodnight Irene Productions, a well known Rhode Island film maker, award winning journalist, writer, director and producer will be presenting her award winning Historical documentary/film AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN HEROINE: IDA LEWIS, KEEPER OF THE LIGHT. This film resuscitates the forgotten and intriguing life story of this country’s most famous Newport maritime heroine. The film will provide an intimate portrayal of Ida’s life from age 15 to 69 ( from 1958 to 1911 ) and the passion and moral fiber she brought to her work as a lighthouse keeper, a life of both fame and isolation.

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