Local History Center
OCTOBER PROGRAMMING
Houseplants 101 Review , October 9th , 6:00PM
Houseplant enthusiasts will get a chance to catch an overview of series 1 & 2 of Houseplants 101 , from how to create soil , watering tips , plant identification , & more .
Black Swamp Medicine Girls , October 18th , 6:00PM
View and learn about vintage devices / treatments that will have you wondering how people survived the so called “ Cures ” The Medicine Girls will take you on an apothecary adventure !
Murder Most Foul : 3 Williams County Murders , October 19th , 6:00PM
Grandparents shot for $ 750 . A couple gunned down for the use of their car . A local veterinarian killed by the hired help . Come learn about these 3 tales of Williams County crime with Denver Henderson .
Blood , Brains , & Lobotomies , October 20th , 6:00PM
Author Mindy McGinnis shares the research behind her Edgar Award-Wining Gothic historical thriller , “ A Madness So Discreet ”. Learn about how doctors treated brain injuries in the 1890 ’ s , and the different aspects of care for the mentally ill-for better or for worse . Also included is a brief history of The Athens Lunatic Asylum , the setting of the novel .
7th Annual Fountain Grove Cemetery Tour , October 21st , 6:00PM
Join WCPL Programming Manager , Denver Henderson for this year ’ s exploration of Fountain Grove Cemetery , which will focus on those who served in uniform , from the Revolution to Vietnam . Hear the fascinating stories of veteran service , and their lives in Williams County . Along the way , learn about the history of the cemetery and the symbolism in tombstone architecture .