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History Speaks: America 250

Hosted by Crown Point Community Library and Lake County Parks

Join the Crown Point Community Library and Lake County Parks as they celebrate America’s 250 years with music, food, hands-on fun, and reenactments.

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June 13
10:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
Buckley Homestead
3606 Belshaw Rd.
Lowell, IN 46356
Free

Event Details

Join the Crown Point Community Library and Lake County Parks at  History Speaks, an annual outdoor celebration that engages curious kids, lifelong learners, and anyone who loves a great tale. This year’s program celebrates America’s 250 years with music, food, hands-on fun, and the opportunity to meet historical characters, including Abraham Lincoln, Al Capone, Martin Luther King Jr., and more.

Note that this program takes place on Central time.

To register in advance, click on the RSVP button above.

For more information, contact Erika Wagner at the Crown Point Community Library at ewagner@crownpointlibrary.org or 219.306.4597.

This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.

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