March 4 - Laura Ingalls Wilder in California

Learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 1915 trip from Missouri to California to visit her daughter, Rose, and the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Follow the route of her travel and see historic photos from the time period.

Scenic Regional Library Warrenton Branch
912 S Hwy 47
Warrenton, MO 63383

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Traditional Dances in Lake St. Louis

Come enjoy a fun session of traditional social dances, a mix of English Country and Contra dances. Get more information and sign up for email updates.

Dance Discovery Performances

Dance Discovery, a performance dance troupe based in St. Louis, Missouri, brings festivity and merriment to celebrations by researching and performing historically faithful social dances from the 1600's to the present, including those of American, English, French and Spanish origins. For more information, visit the Dance Discovery website.

The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder
in Story and Song

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) left a lasting impact on American literature with her Little House series of books. In this presentation, John Notgrass takes you on a virtual tour of the places Laura lived, shares stories that didn't make it into her books, and performs songs that the Ingalls family enjoyed.

One Soldier's Story

Wesley Notgrass was born in 1915 and grew up in Columbia, Tennessee. He joined the United States Army in 1941 and served for four years in the United States and Europe during World War II.

Based on his grandfather's recollections and wearing his grandfather's uniform, John Notgrass steps into character to share Wesley's life story in a first-person narrative, from growing up in the 1920s and 30s through his experiences during the war. This presentation is illustrated with photographs from Wesley's collection.