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Senior Series
Hollywood on the Prairie

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Senior Series
Hollywood on the Prairie

Tuesday, April 15

9 AM - 10 AM

Online

Seniors

This event requires registration.

Registration is open.

Registration closes at 12 am CST the day of the program.

Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org with questions or to inquire about accommodations.

Available seats: 50


Details

Hear the story of the motion picture industry from the 1890s to 1910. Learn about Edward Amet's backyard movie studio in Waukegan and Lake County's connection to Essanay Studios in Chicago.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants at least one hour prior to the start of the program. If you do not receive the link, please check your junk/SPAM folder.

 

Instructors:

Sarah Salto

 
 

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