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Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom

African Americans & the American Revolution

2024-02-22 19:00:00 2024-02-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras. Virtual -

Thursday, February 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-22 19:00:00 2024-02-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras. Virtual -

Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras.

This program is presented in an informative power point and lively lecture format.  

Explore the lives of people such as Phyllis Wheatley, Elizabeth Freeman, Crispus Attucks, Absalom Jones, Salem Poor, James Armistead and Richard Allen.

Please register to receive the Zoom link.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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Virtual

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Branch

Programs presented virtually through FB, Zoom, YouTube, and other online sources.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Bring your curiosity and join us for a different theme or activity each time as we explore. This is a Drop-In Program. No Registration Required.

Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Location: South Riverside Drive

Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a volunteer orientation only.
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Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Studio 270
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A.
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Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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Sat, Aug 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Graphic novelists Steve Horton (Bowie) and Russell Lissau (Little Earthquakes) discuss the relationship between music and comics and the specific artists that inspired their acclaimed books.