X Marks the Spot: A Deeper Dive - Gerry Spiess and the Yankee Girl

In this series, we will take a deeper look at the ten topics highlighted in our new exhibit: X Marks the Spot! which showcases ten of the places around the lake where history has happened. Through our collection of photos, records, and artifacts, we will peel away the layers of local lore and dive into what we know about each topic.

This lecture series will take place at the White Bear Lake Armory. No registration is required!

July 15 – Gerry Spiess and Yankee Girl

Gerry Spiess defied the odds and traveled across the Atlantic in a 10-foot plywood sailboat in 1979 and then the Pacific in 1981. Take a deeper dive with us and view the digitalized vintage films "Loney Voyage" and "Greatest Journey," both productions of Jason Davis, former Channel 5 reporter of Spiess' journeys.

We thank our friends at KSTP for sharing this footage with us and allowing us to share it with all of you!

You may also like the following events from White Bear Lake Area Historical Society:

• This Wednesday, 25th June, 06:00 pm, Guided Walking Tour of Lake Avenue in White Bear Lake
• This Wednesday, 25th June, 06:00 pm, Trivia Night at the Armory - Sponsored by Carbone's Pizzeria in White Bear Lake
• This Friday, 27th June, 10:00 am, Free Event - Fillebrown Friday in White Bear Lake

Also check out other Entertainment events in White Bear Lake.