Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:44:11 -0400 (EDT) From: Greg Loescher <onthelake2@tds.net> Message-ID: <1563969659.13984400.1438177451225.JavaMail.zimbra@tds.net> Subject: PRESS RELEASE: "Eleanor Roosevelt" to visit historic Iola Mills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lee Halverson, lesuhalv@wi-net.com , or Greg Loescher, onthelake2@
tds.net
“Eleanor Roosevelt” paying a visit to Iola August 8
IOLA, WI: History comes alive at the Iola Historical Society (IHS) on Satur
day, August 8, with a visit from Eleanor Roosevelt portrayer Jessica Michna
. Widely known for her riveting portrayals of First Ladies and other histor
ic women, as well as her fictitious characters, Michna’s presentati
on shares Roosevelt’s tragedies and triumphs. After 13 years as Fir
st Lady, Roosevelt emerged as a champion of civil rights, author, and state
swoman. President Harry Truman dubbed her “The First Lady Of The Wo
rld.”
Attendees are encouraged to park at and visit the Iola Historical Society
’s historic village and museum at 210 Depot Street prior to the pre
sentation, then take a short stroll along the scenic Iola Lions River Walk
to the historic Iola Mills.
The presentation will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Iola Mills at 300 North Main
Street. There is no charge for the presentation, although donations are app
reciated.
The IHS historic village - which includes six historic buildings, a museum,
and a vintage caboose - is open from Noon to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays throug
h the end of August. The society’s 6 th Annual Taste Of Norway & Lo
st Arts Fair takes place Oct. 3.
For more information, go to www.iolahistoricalsociety.org or www.ischamber.
com .
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