# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Orphan Train Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Peoria Public Library North Branch (or on Zoom) on Thursday, October 8th at 6pm to hear from author and orphan train historian Renée Wendinger. She will present "The Orphan Train Experience”. Renée will be joining us on Zoom. Participants may join via Zoom or in person, as well.

Renée is from Minnesota and her mother, who was one of the children of the orphan trains, took part in a phenomenal journey from New York City to the Midwest with others like herself. Inspired by her mother, she offers a historical Power Point symposium to educators and schools, community and civic organizations, and libraries and history centers about the history of the orphan trains sprinkled with her own personal stories.

Renée is the author of two books written about the orphan trains. One of her books is used as a graduate level study course at Brooklyn College. In conjunction with her books, Renée, and her extensive orphan train knowledge has been involved in theatre, television, radio, podcasts, newspapers, books, and music.

Free and open to the public. No registration needed if attending in person. This event will not be recorded for future viewings. 

Zoom registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ONTOzr27TBe8od91HK2nOQ

More Information and Links:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003U2V9QO

email: reneewendinger@gmail.com

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2317674608761210

Recorded Presentations:
https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/passport/recorded-presentations
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/the-orphan-train-experience/200030218275522
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, meetups, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Peoria
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Peoria Public Library North Branch
- **lat**: 40.800556791446
- **long**: -89.639064450474
- **full address**: Peoria Public Library North Branch, Peoria Public Library, Peoria, IL 61615, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Orphan Train Experience
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Orphan Train Experience being held?
  - **A:** The Orphan Train Experience takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Peoria Public Library North Branch, Peoria Public Library, Peoria, IL 61615, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Orphan Train Experience?
  - **A:** The Orphan Train Experience is organized by Peoria County Genealogical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Orphan Train Experience is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Peoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Orphan Train Experience sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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