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Life on the California Trail

[Virtual]
2025-10-10 18:00:00 2025-10-10 19:00:00 America/Chicago Life on the California Trail Join us for a cycling journey of over a thousand miles following the path of the fated Donner Party on the California Trail from Wyoming to Sacramento! Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room

Friday, October 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-10 18:00:00 2025-10-10 19:00:00 America/Chicago Life on the California Trail Join us for a cycling journey of over a thousand miles following the path of the fated Donner Party on the California Trail from Wyoming to Sacramento! Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room

Deerfield Public Library

Deerfield Virtual Room

Join us for a cycling journey of over a thousand miles following the path of the fated Donner Party on the California Trail from Wyoming to Sacramento!

Presented by outdoor enthusiast and cyclist, John Lynn.

To request accommodations, please email jhosein@deerfieldlibrary.org at least 5 (five) business days in advance. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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