The Sinking of the Lady Elgin

Schedule

Thu, 21 Jan, 2027 at 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

40 Pine St PO Box 387, Elkhart Lake, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53020 | Elkhart Lake, WI

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On September 8th, 1860, The Lady Elgin sank in Lake Michigan, resulting in the loss of approximately 300 lives. Learn about the pre-civil war political climate and some events that led up to the sinking, the sinking itself, and finally how the sinking affected Wisconsin and its citizens.
Presentation by Gabi Enriquez, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
No registration required- Grashorn Civic Center.
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40 Pine St PO Box 387, Elkhart Lake, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53020

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