Arn Kind: Minnesota in the Great War
Historian and educator Arn Kind will be presenting his talk on World War 1 in St James. Dressed as a WWI solider, Arn gives the audience a realistic portrayal of life as a 'Doughboy'. He will discuss the causes of the war and how the U.S. became involved. He will also talk about the role women played in the war effort and the new technologies that were involved.
16 participated
Participants will:
Enjoy a presentation by a professional storyteller
Learn about the causes of WWI
Be encouraged to check out the library's collection of WWI material
All outcomes met. Participants commented on the vast knowledge of presenter, and all attendees stated they were more inclined to learn about WWI because of the program.
St James Library, Friends of the St James Library, local businesses