BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Douglas County Historical Society - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Douglas County Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://douglascohistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Douglas County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T113000 DTSTAMP:20260624T170539Z CREATED:20260624T162617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170539Z UID:10004965-1784111400-1784115000@douglascohistory.org SUMMARY:Guild Book Club DESCRIPTION:Guild Book Club\n \n \n \n \n \n Discover the stories behind the history. History is more than names in a textbook or dates on a timeline. It is the story of real people\, extraordinary moments\, and pivotal decisions that shaped the world we know today. Each month\, the General Crook House Guild Book Club explores engaging historical titles that inspire meaningful discussion\, fresh insights\, and a deeper connection to the past. \n  \nQuestions About Membership? \n \n Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Book\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As the book begins\, the reader is introduced to Perkins’ early life as an advocate for social justice and her relationships with Sinclair Lewis\, Mary Harriman\, Eleanor Roosevelt\, Al Smith and FDR. \nShe is determined to create better living and working conditions for immigrant women and children. Her passion\, conviction\, dedication and persistence predicted her success.  As for being a woman\, she said\, “Being a woman has only bothered me in climbing trees.” \nThe importance of politics and political connections is magnified at the New York state legislature in Albany as she advocates for a 54 hour work week for women and becomes the voice of the work force. In 1911 she witnesses the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist fire and the death of 146 young women\, and this experience further sparks her goal to implement workplace safety standards. \nThis quote from the Library Journal describes the book as\, “a fictionalized (well researched) portrayal of a phenomenal woman who has largely been lost to history.” URL:https://douglascohistory.org/event/guild-book-club/ LOCATION:General Crook House Museum\, 5730 N 30th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States CATEGORIES:Guild Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T113000 DTSTAMP:20260624T165649Z CREATED:20260624T165649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T165649Z UID:10004966-1787135400-1787139000@douglascohistory.org SUMMARY:Guild Book Club DESCRIPTION:Guild Book Club\n \n \n \n \n \n Discover the stories behind the history. History is more than names in a textbook or dates on a timeline. It is the story of real people\, extraordinary moments\, and pivotal decisions that shaped the world we know today. Each month\, the General Crook House Guild Book Club explores engaging historical titles that inspire meaningful discussion\, fresh insights\, and a deeper connection to the past. \n  \nQuestions About Membership? \n \n Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Book\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For August\, we’ll discuss Triangle: The Fire That Changed America by David Von Drehle\, the gripping true story of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City. Through vivid storytelling and extensive research\, Von Drehle examines the tragedy that claimed the lives of 146 workers\, many of them young immigrant women\, and explores how the disaster became a catalyst for sweeping workplace reforms and labor protections across America. \nJoin us for an engaging discussion as we examine a pivotal moment in American history and reflect on the lasting impact of those whose lives changed the nation. URL:https://douglascohistory.org/event/guild-book-club-2/ LOCATION:General Crook House Museum\, 5730 N 30th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States CATEGORIES:Guild Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T113000 DTSTAMP:20260624T170353Z CREATED:20260624T170353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170353Z UID:10004967-1789554600-1789558200@douglascohistory.org SUMMARY:Guild Book Club DESCRIPTION:Guild Book Club\n \n \n \n \n \n Discover the stories behind the history. History is more than names in a textbook or dates on a timeline. It is the story of real people\, extraordinary moments\, and pivotal decisions that shaped the world we know today. Each month\, the General Crook House Guild Book Club explores engaging historical titles that inspire meaningful discussion\, fresh insights\, and a deeper connection to the past. \n  \nQuestions About Membership? \n \n Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Book\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For September\, we’ll discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon\, a compelling exploration of the ordinary Americans whose courage\, determination\, and convictions helped shape the nation\, yet whose names are often absent from history books. Rather than focusing on presidents\, generals\, and famous political leaders\, McMahon shines a light on twelve remarkable individuals whose actions influenced the course of American history from the Revolutionary era through the Civil Rights Movement. \nDrawing from extensive research and a gift for storytelling\, McMahon introduces readers to reformers\, educators\, activists\, laborers\, and everyday citizens who challenged injustice\, strengthened their communities\, and fought for a better future. Through their stories\, the book reveals how history is not made solely by those in positions of power\, but also by ordinary people willing to take extraordinary action when it matters most. \nAt its heart\, The Small and the Mighty is a celebration of perseverance\, civic responsibility\, and the often-overlooked individuals whose contributions continue to shape our lives today. It challenges readers to reconsider who we remember\, whose stories are told\, and how even seemingly small acts can leave a lasting mark on history. \nJoin us for a thoughtful discussion as we explore these inspiring stories and discover the profound impact that ordinary Americans have had on the nation’s journey. URL:https://douglascohistory.org/event/guild-book-club-3/ LOCATION:General Crook House Museum\, 5730 N 30th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States CATEGORIES:Guild Book Club END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR