C.S. Lewis and the Marion E. Wade Center: Wheaton’s Connection to Britain

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History, In-Person

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Adults
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Laura Schmidt, Archivist of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, presents on the life and influence of British writer C.S. Lewis, author of "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "The Screwtape Letters." Along with a small museum, the Marion E. Wade Center holds the largest collection of C.S. Lewis material in the United States, and also has collections relating to six other British authors. Come and learn more about C. S. Lewis and this British haven nestled in the heart of Wheaton, Illinois.

This event is co-hosted by the DuPage County Historical Museum and will be held off-site at the Museum at 102 E. Wesley St. Registration required here. 

This program is part of the "Stories of DuPage" exhibit and program series supported by DuPage Foundation, visit dupagemuseum.org for more information.