“The Life and Times of Madge Oberholtzer”
July 12, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

“The Life and Times of Madge Oberholtzer,” with author Charlotte Ottinger, will be presented on July 12. Join us for a compelling lecture with Ottinger, author of “Madge: The Life and Times of Madge Oberholtzer, the Young Irvington Woman Who Brought Down D.C. Stephenson and the Ku Klux Klan.” Discover the gripping true story of Madge Oberholtzer, whose courageous actions led to significant changes in Indiana. Learn about her life, tragic murder and the impact she had on dismantling the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

This event is free and open to the public.  

Registration is required. Register here.

If you cannot attend in person, but would like to attend virtually using Zoom, you can register here.

Indiana librarians will receive LEUs for attending.

Parking validation is available if you park in the Senate Avenue Government Center parking garage. Bring your parking ticket into the library for validation.

Accommodations

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