Hidden Histories: Forgotten Stories from the Past*

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Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on December 22, 2025 @ 10:00am.
  • A GHPLD library card is required to register for this event.
  • This event is for registrants age 18+ and above.

Program Description

Event Details

History is filled with remarkable people whose stories rarely appear in textbooks. This program explores overlooked narratives such as Robert Smalls, the enslaved man who seized a Confederate ship and sailed to freedom; Ida B. Wells, the fearless Illinois journalist who exposed the horrors of lynching, and more! Limit 50. Ages 18+. 

Non-residents may register for programs starting on Monday, 12/29, at 10 am.