Week of Events
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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Monday, April 27, 2026
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 –Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran (1864-1922), this pioneer of investigative journalism is better known by her nom de plume, “Nellie Bly”. She became famous for her exposé of the New York City Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island. On November 14, 1889, Cochrane began a solo trip around the world in emulation of the fictional character Phileas […]
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 –Dessert & Dialogue
Dessert & Dialogue
The DeKalb County History Center, Ellwood House Museum, and Sycamore Park District will host Dessert & Dialogue on Thursday, April 30. This session’s theme, “Exploring How Place, Identity, and Shared Stories Shape Us,” invites participants to engage in meaningful dialogue about the experiences that define DeKalb County. Sycamore Park District Executive Director Jonelle Bailey will […]
Friday, May 1, 2026
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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