Pages of History: Dandelion Wine

Have you ever read a book and wanted to know more about its backstory? Now you can! We are proud to announce “Pages of History”, rebranded and back by popular demand. Partnering with the Grayslake Historical Society and the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, three books have been chosen to highlight various events and times in our regional history.

February 27: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

March 26: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

April 23: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Each program will be presented by a historian who will share information about the period, social context, and historical events surrounding each chosen book. Reading each novel is helpful, but not required.

For March, Ty Rohrer is the Manager of Cultural Arts for the Waukegan Park District. In his capacity with the Park District, he works on behalf of Waukegan’s history as liaison and historian with the Waukegan Historical Society. Ty is the Treasurer of the Illinois State Historical Society as well as the immediate past chairs of the City of Waukegan’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Waukegan Arts Council. Ty received Bachelor of Arts degrees in both History and Anthropology from the University of Illinois. He obtained a Master of Arts in History from the University of Illinois-Springfield.