The Original Berlin Fair: 1882-1919
Tuesday, August 20 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The rise and fall of the original Berlin Fair!
August 20, 2024
Event Information
When
Tuesday, August 20
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Where
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
234 Kensington Road
Berlin, CT
Join Cathy Nelson, Librarian Emeritus, to learn about the rise and fall of the original Berlin Fair: when and why it started, how it grew, and what led to its eventual demise in 1919. Cathy will show early photos of the fair and cover interesting tidbits like early airplane demos in 1910s and tryouts for the Olympic games.
Sponsored by the Berlin Historical Society.
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