The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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ALL CALENDAR ITEMS ARE FROM 2009. PLEASE CHECK WITH PROGRAM PARTNERS FOR CURRENT COSTS AND DATES.

The Life and Contributions of Billy Caldwell

The Life and Contributions of Billy Caldwell

Military historian and museum educator, Fred Christensen, traces the life and deeds of Chief Sauganash (a.k.a. Billy Caldwell, the Potawatomi leader who gave his name and his tribe's lands for a local road and the nearby forest preserve, providing the village of Niles with an important green space.

Program Partner

Niles Public Library District

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2009,  the Niles Public Library directly serves over 58,000 district residents.  The staff's success  in providing responsive collections and relevant programs can be guaged by the library's climbing annual circulation, now in excess of  more than 1,000,000 items.  ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Sunday, October 4, 2009 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Niles Public Library District

Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9am to 9pm; Friday-Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from Labor Day-Memorial Day, 1pm to 5 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: Neil O'Shea

Website: http://nileslibrary.org/

Location:
Niles Public Library District
6960 W. Oakton St.
Niles, IL 60714-3098
847-663-1234
847-663-6423 (fax)
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