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The Diabolical Oregon Trail

with GIS mapping expert Marty Marquis

2024-04-13 14:00:00 2024-04-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Diabolical Oregon Trail Devil’s Pulpit, Hell Creek, and Murderer’s Gulch are just a few place names found along the famous Oregon Trail! Take a deep dive into what a map can tell us about the history of westward expansion. Chicago Ridge Public Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, April 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-13 14:00:00 2024-04-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Diabolical Oregon Trail Devil’s Pulpit, Hell Creek, and Murderer’s Gulch are just a few place names found along the famous Oregon Trail! Take a deep dive into what a map can tell us about the history of westward expansion. Chicago Ridge Public Library - Meeting Room

Devil’s Pulpit, Hell Creek, and Murderer’s Gulch are just a few place names found along the famous Oregon Trail! Take a deep dive into what a map can tell us about the history of westward expansion.

Devil’s Pulpit, Hell Creek, and Murderer’s Gulch are just a few place names found along the famous Oregon Trail. In this presentation, map expert Marty Marquis will explain the origins of these dastardly descriptors. We’ll provide delicious treats to enjoy while you learn, and hold a gift card drawing at the end of the presentation!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |

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