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While her name is little remembered today, Mount Vernon’s Lizzie Evans, actress, comedienne and vaudeville star, was once the toast of Broadway and Chicago theaters.

Her illustrated story will be presented by Dr. Michael Sherfy at the May 7 meeting of the Knox County Historical Society, 895 Harcourt Road, in Mount Vernon, beginning  at 7:30 pm.

Dr. Sherfy is the Local History Specialist at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, and  he currently holds positions as Instructor at the Central Ohio Technical College and as Affiliated Scholar at Kenyon College. He recently has done extensive research on Miss Evans’ theatrical career, beginning in the 1880’s and continuing until her death in the early 1920’s.. During her career she maintained ties with her hometown, sometimes appearing in productions at our famous Woodward Opera House.

The program is free and open to the public, and visitors are welcome to browse the Museum for 30 minutes before and after the program. All persons interested in area history are invited to attend. For more information, call the Museum at 740-393-5247.

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