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History @ Noon

Golden Era of Steam Yachting:  Geneva Lake and its Sailors
2026-06-17 12:30:00 2026-06-17 13:30:00 America/Chicago History @ Noon Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an engaging discussion on historical topics. Come listen to Michael J. Rehberg from Black Point Estate and Gardens. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Wednesday, June 17
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-17 12:30:00 2026-06-17 13:30:00 America/Chicago History @ Noon Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an engaging discussion on historical topics. Come listen to Michael J. Rehberg from Black Point Estate and Gardens. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an engaging discussion on historical topics. Come listen to Michael J. Rehberg from Black Point Estate and Gardens.

Immerse yourself in the luxury of cruising Geneva Lake in private steam yachts...some built locally, some in Racine and one traveled the Great Lakes from New York to Kenosha on its way to Geneva Lake.  Learn the history of the lake: early dams, floods, shipwrecks, sailing and yacht clubs, excursion boats, steam yachts and more. At the Era's height, there were over 50 steam yachts on the water each summer, anchored at their owner's summer mansion for the season. Light snack and beverages will be provided. 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Pamela Johnson
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We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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Community Room
Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an engaging discussion on historical topics. Come listen to Michael J. Rehberg from Black Point Estate and Gardens.
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