Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society is excited to present The Lincoln Funeral Train on Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m. Scott Trostel, of near Sidney, will be presenting his acclaimed book. Come and learn the answer to the age old question, did the Lincoln funeral train go through Darke County. Trostel has authored 50 books, appeared on the History Channel documentary, Stealing Lincoln’s Body. He consulted to The Library of Congress most major TV networks and several national newspapers. He recently had a leading role in the WBGUTV Emmy Awards winning documentary, Made in America Lima Locomotive Works. Present projects include a documentary of Henry Ford’s ten years as railroad president and his own documentary about the Lincoln Funeral Train. His other books include several titles about railroads in western Ohio, Industrial histories and interurban railways. Trostel also writes about the WWII home front with five books about the track side WWII canteens. He has dedicated a number of Ohio Historical markers around the state.
It is a pleasure for the Wayne Trail Society to present Scott Trostel as their guest and speaker for their meeting on Nov. 13th. Come early and get a good seat among what is expected a large crowd. Mr. Troslel will tell of Lincoln’s last journey from Washing D.C. through Columbus, OH to Springfield, IL. Have your questions ready for the author for this indicates to be an outstanding program to be presented locally with an invitation to the public.
The Wayne Trail Historical Society is hosting other events during the month of November including Euchre Card Party, November 7 & 21st 1:00-3:30 p.m. (the public is invited, just come to the house and enjoy an afternoon of cards) and the famous Christmas Bazaar that will include a preview sale on Friday night, November 28th from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. and open all day on Saturday, November 29th 9:00-6:00 p.m. As always check the society’s website at www.arcanumhistoricalsociety.org for history as well as current events or email webmaster@arcanumhistoricalsociety.org.
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