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Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs
1890-1960 with Bucky Halker
Thursday, May 08
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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2025-05-08 14:30:00
2025-05-08 15:30:00
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Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Des Plaines Public Library
Meeting Room B/CCoal miners in Illinois and the rest of the US have a long tradition of writing poetry and music related to their occupation. This program brings that tradition to the forefront. “Down in the Mine” combines music performance (guitar and vocal) and spoken commentary.
The presentation features songs and poems by coal miners, including Illinois miners. The commentary places this important folk tradition in a broader historical context and offers details on coal mining, coal-miner bards and songwriters, early country music, and individual songs.
This program is open to the public, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited and these talks quickly reach capacity.
To reserve your spot, register with the History Center by calling 847-391-5399 or emailing contact@desplaineshistory.org.
This program is free to attend and open to the public. It is made available through the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.
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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.
