Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s Most Beloved Spirit: Presented by Ray Johnson

Schedule

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

White Oak Library District (Romeoville, IL) | Romeoville, IL

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Who is or was “Resurrection Mary” and what makes the Chicago version of this “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend so special? Where did the story start? What are the facts? Are people still seeing Mary’s ghost today?
Join presenter Ray Johnson to get answers, and to ask more questions! Ray Johnson is a former criminal investigator, author, historian, and lecturer. He is the owner and founder of Johnson Research Services and since 2005 has conducted historical research for television production companies, documentarians, authors, attorneys, and family historians. He has been featured on television shows and documentaries on Discovery ID, History Channel, PBS, BBC and has appeared on numerous local television shows and print media.
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Registration is required due to limited space.
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White Oak Library District (Romeoville, IL), 201 W Normantown Rd,Romeoville, Illinois, United States

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