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Our Lady of the Angels School Fire Presentation and Lunch

OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL FIRE PRESENTATION AND LUNCH

Wednesday, August 14

10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.                                                Donation: $12

Historical Presenter Jim Gibbons offers a presentation on the 1958 tragedy in which 92 children and three nuns perished in the fire at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago. Inspired by the book, To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of a Fire, Jim began researching the tragedy and contacted some of the survivors. A box lunch is offered during presentation. Registration required.

 


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