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American History & Holiday Myths 
2024-11-08 14:00:00 2024-11-08 15:00:00 America/New_York American History & Holiday Myths  Join us as author Rick Geffken shares the origins of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and the evolution of the symbols and people associated with them. Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Friday, November 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-08 14:00:00 2024-11-08 15:00:00 America/New_York American History & Holiday Myths  Join us as author Rick Geffken shares the origins of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and the evolution of the symbols and people associated with them. Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join us as author Rick Geffken shares the origins of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and the evolution of the symbols and people associated with them.

This presentation will also explore myths about our founders and the many misconceptions related to American Indians, especially the Lenape in New Jersey. Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General | Friends Event | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | NativeAmericanHeritageMonth | HistoryOCL |

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Phone: (609) 294-1197
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(Independence Day)
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