image "Crenshaw House" courtesy of Wikipedia
If you’re a history buff and appreciate even the darker side of southeastern Illinois history, you may want to make plans to attend an upcoming presentation in Shawneetown. A partnership between the Gallatin County Historical Society and the Shawneetown Public Library will bring Todd Carr to the library on Monday, October 16th from 6pm – 7pm. Carr will give a presentation on John Crenshaw and the Old Slave House. The library is located at 320 Lincoln Boulevard in Shawneetown. For more information, call (618) 269 – 3761.
