It starts as early as the late 1800’s and moves through WWII and beyond. If you’ve ever seen the movie A League of Their Own starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, and Madonna, and wanted to know more about these real-life people that the movie was based on, then this event is for you. This program sheds light on the untold stories of the women who shared a deep love for the game and demonstrated exceptional talent on the field.
This program will be held at the Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society located at 1005 E. 3rd Street in Sterling, Illinois. The program will start promptly at 2 pm and will last 1 hour.
This event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics, and more, at no cost to host organizations. The program enables local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities.
Anna Sielaff serves as the Local History Librarian for the Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection in Springfield, Illinois. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Concordia University in Chicago and a Master of Science in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
For more information, please visit Sterlingpubliclibrary.org or contact Ben Knapp, ben.knapp@sterlingpubliclibrary.org.
About Sterling Public Library and the Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society
The Sterling Public Library has been a pillar of the community since before its Carnegie building was erected in 1904. Providing information to the community in every form available. The Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society has partnered with the Sterling Public Library to fulfill a major role of their mission, which is to “…encourage, assist and promote the education of citizens and visitors to our community about our history and its heritage”.
About Illinois Humanities
Illinois Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that spark conversation, foster reflection, build community, and strengthen civic engagement for everyone in Illinois. Founded in 1974, we are the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities and are supported by state, federal, and private funds. Stay connected with Illinois Humanities on Facebook,Twitter,Instagram, and LinkedIn @ILHumanities.
