The Orphan Train: A Forgotten Chapter of History Join Pam Ekholm, Archives Assistant for the State Historical Society, for a compelling presentation on the story of the Orphan Train. June 3rd, 6pm at the Hurley Library. This little-discussed period in history is rarely covered in textbooks, yet it was an emotional and dramatic time for thousands of children from New York City. Through her research, Pam discovered a surprising local connection—the Orphan Train made its way to Northern Wisconsin. Don’t miss this powerful and eye-opening program!




