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Myths in American History

The Fictions We Learned and The Truth Behind Them
2026-07-13 13:00:00 2026-07-13 14:00:00 America/Chicago Myths in American History Join historian Joyce Haworth as she explores not-quite-true stories in American history and learn to detect fiction within the truth when it comes to history. R Main Library - Lake Room

Monday, July 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Join historian Joyce Haworth as she explores not-quite-true stories in American history and learn to detect fiction within the truth when it comes to history. R

Every country shapes its national story to make the past easier to explain, but the reality is often far more interesting. Joyce Haworth will explore a range of American myths, from light-hearted questions like “Was Molly Pitcher a real person?” to more serious topics such as “Did Abraham Lincoln own slaves?”.

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