Event Details
Researcher, educator and anthropologist Paula Fenza will share her fascination with cemeteries, particularly Arlington National Cemetery, which began as a Civil War cemetery and has evolved into a national cemetery. She will share the stories of some of the great Americans who served this country and are buried at Arlington. It will be an inspiring and patriotic presentation.
Our Monday Enrichment programs, on music, art, literature, science and social sciences, are always free to the public with freewill donations appreciated.
For more information visit our website at https://www.nineteenthcentury.org. The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and an Illinois nonprofit organization. Our mission is strengthening our community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building, The Nineteenth Century Club. The Association was established in 1891 by a group of visionary women who believed education, charitable activities and civic involvement were vital elements in a thriving community. The spirit of the founders continues through grants, scholarships and public programming. We promote life-long learning through dynamic, multi-cultural programs featuring music, art, literature, science and the social sciences.