Happy Birthday, James Breasted: Lecture
with partner Downers Grove Museum
2025-08-28 19:00:00
2025-08-28 20:30:00
America/Chicago
Happy Birthday, James Breasted: Lecture
Celebrate the 160th birthday of Dr. James Henry Breasted, distinguished Downers Grove native who helped excavate King Tut's tomb and inspired Indiana Jones!
Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Thursday, August 28
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library
Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)Celebrate the 160th birthday of Dr. James Henry Breasted, distinguished Downers Grove native who helped excavate King Tut's tomb and inspired Indiana Jones!
This lecture is presented by the Downers Grove Museum.
Picture provided by the DG Museum: James Breasted (first man on left) dining in the tomb of King Tutankhamun (King Tut).
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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required | Lectures | In-Person Program |
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