
3rd Thursday of the Month, Sept. through May Noon to 1 PM
CLICK HERE for our 2024-25 Season Schedule 2024-25 Flyer - pdf file
CLICK HERE for our 2024-25 Season Schedule 2024-25 Flyer - pdf file
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Our next program:

ThursdayApril 10, 2025
Dan Hoefler
Dan Hoefler
Manhunt:
The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
by James L. Swanson
Batavian Dan Hoefler is a retired history teacher and president of the Batavia Historical Society. The murder of Abraham Lincoln 100 years ago set off the greatest manhunt in American history—the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. Based on rare archival materials, obscure trial transcripts, and Lincoln’s own blood relics, Manhunt is a fully documented, fascinating tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters.

Please note, this program has been moved up one week to the 2nd Thursday of the month.


Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke presented at the first program in 1987, and has been featured every season since. He returns in 2024.

10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia IL

Order a lunch in advance from Flyleaf Bakery Cafe (331) 302-3480
Pick up when you arrive Tables provided in meeting room