Linda Kenner, a local historian and former member of the Save the Old School committee, will present everything you’ve always wanted to know about the history of the beautiful old school building that sits in the midst of the Jamestown community.She will share how the school wasbegun and the events and people that
shaped its story. You will gain an appreciation of the importance of education in our community, and the
building that was so much a part of it all.
Tues., October 12
“The Oakdale Cotton Mill”
Mary Browning and Pat Koehler have done extensive research on theOakdale Mill and the ‘mill village’ and
how it contributed to Jamestown’s history.This type of mill culture was prevalentat one time in the state’s history, and we have a proud example of it in our owntown. Perhaps some of you or your family were a part of that life two or threegenerations ago!They will present a DVD that tells thestory with pictures and a written
document as well. It promises to be an evening rich in local history.
Tues., October 19
“Lincoln in 3-D”
Bob Zeller, the co-founder and president of the Center for Civil War Photography,and one of the leading experts in his field,will be showing a digitized stereoscopicslide show, “Lincoln in 3-D” as our CivilWar offering of the series. You will begiven a pair of 3-D glasses and for over half an hour be transported to the Civil War era in the original 3-D format. You will see over 170 stereoscopic images of Lincoln and events of the war, narrated byMr. Zeller himself. The New York Times Book Review said that the “images seem to jump out at the viewer.” We are going to look forward to that experience right here in our library. It is our good luck that Bob lives in Trinity, and is willing to share this remarkable presentation with us.
Tues., October 26
“The Mendenhall Plantation, Quakers and Early Jamestown”
Rebecca Lasley, the director and curator of the Mendenhall Plantation, is going to share some of the stories and facts that surround the very old farmhouse that sits along the road on the other sideof the bridge, in Old Jamestown. If you have not ever ventured onto the site, this will be your chance to experience some of the local pride that comes from knowing where our town came from and how it began. These original settlers and their families were the pioneers who set the wheels turning with their shops and mills to establish the town of Jamestown over 250 years ago. There is also a link to the UndergrounRailroad within those walls. Come and find out about the old plantation.
