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The Unfortunate Man

A storytelling walking tour with Jay Wilson

2022-10-21 14:00:00 2022-10-21 15:30:00 America/New_York The Unfortunate Man A compelling, true story of murder from 1889 told right where it happened. Adults. Please register. Main -

Friday, October 21
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-21 14:00:00 2022-10-21 15:30:00 America/New_York The Unfortunate Man A compelling, true story of murder from 1889 told right where it happened. Adults. Please register. Main -

A compelling, true story of murder from 1889 told right where it happened. Adults. Please register.

Jay Wilson's love of local history combined with a flair for storytelling, makes him the perfect choice to lead this historical tour.

See where William Harvey worked (James Walter Lyon's The World Publishing Company), Bond's Hardware where William Harvey bought the pistol, St. George's Church, where William was the Sunday School Superintendent, and finally the Wellington County Courthouse where William Harvey was hanged! Hear actual newspaper accounts of the day recited from memory. Hear William’s final words. Listen to detailed accounts of this shocking event exactly as written in 1889. Thrills guaranteed.

We will meet outside the front of the Main Library and leave promptly at 2 p.m.  90 minute tour, walking distance approximately one (1) kilometer.

Health and Safety Protocols:

- Do not attend this program if you currently have or recently had a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or are feeling unwell.
- Keep your hands clean. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the library and should be used upon entry to this program.

By participating in this program, you acknowledge that you accept and agree to Guelph Public Library’s Standard of Acceptable Behaviour.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Curtis at acurtis@guelphpl.ca.

Alternative formats are available as per the Accessibility per Ontarians Act by contacting Communications 519-824-6220 extension 239.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

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