Bertha Honoré Palmer - A Life in Three Acts

Program Type:

Historical Programs

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Laurie Russell examines her legacy and impact on Chicago and around the world.  Vintage photographs will illustrate Bertha Palmer’s life from early childhood, her marriage to hotel magnate Potter Palmer, the Great Chicago Fire, and the World’s Columbian Exposition. This program takes place immediately following the Historical Society's Annual Meeting. Registration required. 

Historical Program Series

The Historical Program Series is presented in partnership with the Winfield Historical Society.