Marking the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, this special program—presented in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library—explores how collective loss and regional identity shape our understanding of home. Dr. Steve Ackerman, Wisconsin Academy Fellow and atmospheric scientist, guides attendees through the weather science, ship design, and cultural legacy behind one of the Great Lakes’ most enduring maritime stories.
Rooted in both science and storytelling, the event considers how the Great Lakes have shaped our sense of place and belonging—and how vulnerability to environmental forces continues to connect us across time and region.
SPONSOR THE SERIES
If you'd like to support this series financially, please contact Executive Director, Erika Monroe-Kane.
The Boldt Family Fund, Inc.
Angela Trudell Vasquez, Madison Poet Laureate 2020-2024
