“We Love Lucy”-Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of her Discovery program at Elgin Public Museum

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“We Love Lucy”-Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of her Discovery program at Elgin Public Museum

November 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fifty years ago, David Johanssen stumbled over the archaeological find of the century — named “Lucy.”

Our Museum Assistant and archaeologist Abby Rasmussen takes a look at the discovery, the impact on evolutionary science, and what has been learned in the half-century since.

Free admission, donations welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

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