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Mark Peihl presents Algona Branch Camp #1

Learn about a local German POW camp with a historian
2023-11-13 18:30:00 2023-11-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Mark Peihl presents Algona Branch Camp #1 During World War II, Moorhead was home to a German Prisoner of War camp. Mark Peihl will share their story during an informational presentation at the library. Moorhead Public Library -

Monday, November 13
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-13 18:30:00 2023-11-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Mark Peihl presents Algona Branch Camp #1 During World War II, Moorhead was home to a German Prisoner of War camp. Mark Peihl will share their story during an informational presentation at the library. Moorhead Public Library -

During World War II, Moorhead was home to a German Prisoner of War camp. Mark Peihl will share their story during an informational presentation at the library.

Join the Moorhead Public Library for an informative historical presentation by Mark Peihl of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. During World War II, scores of German prisoners of war worked in local agriculture as part of their time at Algona Branch Camp #1. In this presentation, Mark will bring to life an oft-forgotten part of local history. All are welcome and this program is offered free-of-charge.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations |

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Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
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Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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