Greentown Historical Society Presents Janis Thornton
Hosted by Greentown Historical SocietyHear author Janis Thornton discuss the history of tornadoes in Howard County, Indiana, and in particular the tornado outbreak on Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965, the deadliest ever to hit the state.
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Author Janis Thornton will talk about tornadoes in Howard County, Indiana, and in particular the tornado outbreak on Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965, the deadliest ever to hit the state. During the late afternoon and early evening that balmy day, ten tornadoes struck the central and northern parts of the state, killing 137 people. Thornton’s book about the outbreak, The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana, was shortlisted for the 2024 Indiana Authors Awards best nonfiction book honor.
The program takes place in the community room of Century Villa Health Care.
Organizers ask those interested in attending to RSVP by calling Diane Knight at 765.626.0164 or emailing office@greentownhistoricalsociety.org.
This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.