Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Beneath the surface of the Great Lakes lie thousands of shipwrecks, each with a story to tell. This course brings these lost vessels back to life through vivid storytelling and historical exploration. The course examines the tragic sinking of the Lady Elgin, the haunting legacy of the Eastland, the mystery of the Western Reserve, and the enduring legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald, alongside other unforgettable wrecks that shaped the history of the Great Lakes. More than just maritime history, this course uncovers the human stories behind these disasters, the
forces that doomed them, and the myths that linger today.

Anna Lardinois is an author, storyteller, and history enthusiast with a passion for uncovering dramatic and often chilling tales from the past. She is the author of Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tragedies and Legacies from the Inland Seas (2021) and more than a dozen books on history, folklore, and ghostly legends.