Thursday, February 27 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

In-Person at Oakwood Village West Performing Arts Center

6205 Mineral Point Road

Registration is Not Required

FREE PARKING

This year will mark the 50 th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald which occurred on November 10, 1975. Rochelle’s lecture is the fascinating story of the events leading up to the tragic loss of the ship and its 29 crew members.

Rochelle Pennington is an award-winning newspaper columnist and bestselling author of ten books, including Highlighted in Yellow (co-authored with H. Jackson Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author), The Historic Christmas Tree Ship (as featured on national television), An Old-Fashioned Christmas (2009 Midwest Booksellers Choice Award nomination), and more. Her work has been included in multiple bestselling series over the past two decades.

Rochelle is both a lively storyteller and an entertaining lecturer as evidenced by the many invitations she receives to speak, ranging from history’s most memorable stories, complete with fascinating trivia, to motivational engagements highlighting courage, determination, and personal strength. She expertly weaves the perfect balance of humor, charm, and riveting facts into her presentations.

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Transportation Options:

Bicycle:  Bike racks are available

Bus: The BRT Route A bus  runs every 15 minutes and stops in front of Oakwood at the Island/Mineral Point station.  

Car: 

Questions?  Contact lecture organizer Barbara Drake at barbaradrake21@gmail.com