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Tales of Lake County's First African American Settler

Author and speaker James Ciccone giving a presentation

Tales of Lake County's First African American Settler

Saturday, November 16

2 PM - 3:30 PM

Adult Ages 18 to 99

Pricing:

AgesResidentNonresident
Adults $8.00 $12.00

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Registration is open.

Registration closes at 12 am CST the day of the program.

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Available seats: 45


Details

Join us for an author reading and signing with James Ciccone for his new book, The Lake County Trilogy. Ciccone's ancestor was the brother of Amos Bennett, Lake County's first African American settler. His historical fiction short story collection captures the hidden realities of the lives of early settlers of Lake County, Illinois with particular emphasis on Amos Bennett.

Dunn Museum Curator Diana Dretske wrote the book's introduction and will present on Amos Bennett's remarkable life.

Photo Credit: Fredo Esposito

Instructors:

Guest Speaker

 
Dunn Museum 1899 West Winchester Road
Libertyville, IL, 60048
 

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