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Resurrection Mary

The Story of Chicago's Most Beloved Spirit
2025-10-16 19:00:00 2025-10-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Resurrection Mary Explore the legend of Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s version of the “Vanishing Hitchhiker, with local historian, author, and professional genealogist, Ray Johnson. It's a story you won't want to miss! Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Thursday, October 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 19:00:00 2025-10-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Resurrection Mary Explore the legend of Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s version of the “Vanishing Hitchhiker, with local historian, author, and professional genealogist, Ray Johnson. It's a story you won't want to miss! Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Lemont Public Library

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Explore the legend of Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s version of the “Vanishing Hitchhiker, with local historian, author, and professional genealogist, Ray Johnson. It's a story you won't want to miss!

Explore the legend of Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s version of the “Vanishing Hitchhiker, with local historian, author, and professional genealogist, Ray Johnson. Discover who Mary might have been, how the tale began, and whether people still report encounters with Mary today. And you won't want to miss her story's unique connection to Lemont!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature / Writing / Publishing | History / Culture |

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