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The 1918 Spanish Flu and Other Webster Epidemics - Presented by Cherie Wood

The 1918 Spanish Flu and Other Webster Epidemics - Presented by Cherie Wood In-Person

Back by popular demand! Cherie Wood presents: "The 1918 Spanish Flu and Other Webster Epidemics."

Early Webster was plagued with one epidemic after another. Learn what our area feared most, and how we handled wide-spread illness. Their techniques might surprise you! Hear how Webster reacted during the 1918 Pandemic that wiped out one-third of the world’s population. Hear how our area helped greater Rochester survive. Then hear Dewey Burnett’s story, a young man who enlisted as a sailor in WWI, fresh from graduating from Webster High School.

Registration is required. Please register here: https://websterlibrary.libcal.com/event/12680297

Date:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Webster - Community Room
Library:
Webster Library
Audience:
  Adults     Seniors  
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