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Ominous October at ACPL

Dark History in Fort Wayne

A discussion of dark tourism and hometown discoveries as they relate.

While the phrase "Dark Tourism" has only been used for the past decade, morbid curiosity has been a documented draw for travelers for centuries. As communities attempt to heal from tragedy, unfamiliar faces often appear in an effort to view the spaces in which misfortune occurred. Such visitors are often labeled disrespectful or said to be meddling with the necessary processes required by governing bodies. What does the recognition and remembrance of tragedy do to the landscapes we travel through on a daily basis? Should you feel guilty about taking a "ghost tour" of your own community?

Join us as we host Amber Hansen, Wednesday, October 18th at 6pm, for a discussion of local history, specifically focusing on crimes of the last sixty years, and how knowledge of these events tends to impact spaces in lasting ways. Please be advised that a range of disturbing content will be discussed, and discretion is encouraged.

Space is limited. Register to receive event reminders. Accessibility needs? Our Theater has hearing devices and
wheelchair spots available. Please contact ask@acpl.info if you have additional questions or needs - we’d love to help.