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An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County

with Aaron Helman
2022-09-20 18:30:00 2022-09-20 19:30:00 America/New_York An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County Local author and adventurer Aaron Helman shares the fun, forgotten, and fascinating stories that have helped shape St. Joseph County into what it is today. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Tuesday, September 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-20 18:30:00 2022-09-20 19:30:00 America/New_York An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County Local author and adventurer Aaron Helman shares the fun, forgotten, and fascinating stories that have helped shape St. Joseph County into what it is today. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Local author and adventurer Aaron Helman shares the fun, forgotten, and fascinating stories that have helped shape St. Joseph County into what it is today.

Follow the path of the historic St. Joseph Portage, discover the ridiculous story of how Lydick got its name, remember what used to be the Grand Kankakee Marsh, and explore the unbelievable biography of the founder of New Carlisle.

Learn more about Aaron and his book, An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County at aaronhelman.com/books.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

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