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Betsy Ross and the Making of America

Author Talk w/Marla Miller
2026-09-10 18:30:00 2026-09-10 19:30:00 America/Chicago Betsy Ross and the Making of America What do we really know about Betsy Ross, designer of the American flag? Historian Marla Miller, via Zoom, describes the life and times of this fascinating historical figure. Please register. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, September 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-10 18:30:00 2026-09-10 19:30:00 America/Chicago Betsy Ross and the Making of America What do we really know about Betsy Ross, designer of the American flag? Historian Marla Miller, via Zoom, describes the life and times of this fascinating historical figure. Please register. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

What do we really know about Betsy Ross, designer of the American flag? Historian Marla Miller, via Zoom, describes the life and times of this fascinating historical figure. Please register.

Author will be joining us via Zoom. Watch together at the library or attend virtually from home!

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | America 250 |

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