Tea & Talk: Gene Stratton-Porter: The Legend Of The Limberlost
DATE: Wednesday 11/13/24 TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
November 13; 3–4:30 p.m.
Cost: $18; member discounts apply
Center Building
Join Shaune Payne from the Limberlost Site at the Indiana State Museum for an engaging discussion on the life and legacy of the iconic Hoosier Gene Stratton-Porter. Dive into Gene’s fascinating journey from her childhood in Lagro in the 1860s to her formative years in Wabash, her experiences at the renowned Limberlost Swamp, and her time at Sylvan Lake in Rome City. Discover how she made a significant impact on Hollywood in the 1920s and left her mark on the silent film era before her tragic death in 1924. This program will explore her influential writings, award-winning photographs, contributions to the environmental movement, and her remarkable film career. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about a pioneering woman who shaped both literature and cinema.