Thursday, April 7, 2022, the Winnetka-Northfield Library District will host author and archaeologist Rebecca Graff, speaking on “The Archaeology of Garbage and Consumerism During Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair.” Prof. Graff will present research from archaeological sites associated with the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.

The event runs from 7-8 PM in the Winnetka Library (768 Oak Street in Winnetka, IL) and is free and open to the public. Registration is required and capacity is limited.

The Ohio Building. [Image from The Dream City. A Portfolio of Photographic Views of the World’s Columbian Exposition (N. D. Thompson, 1893).]