Tinker Swiss Cottage strives to promote education through many methods including tours, exhibits, workshops, and lectures.
This summer, we hope to offer you lectures that explore different historical and cultural themes.
All lectures will take place in the lower level of the Barn and are open to the public.
**Please note: There are no physical tickets. Once you purchase your seat, you will be placed onto a reservation form and will need to check in at the Barn upon arrival.
This summer, we hope to offer you lectures that explore different historical and cultural themes.
All lectures will take place in the lower level of the Barn and are open to the public.
**Please note: There are no physical tickets. Once you purchase your seat, you will be placed onto a reservation form and will need to check in at the Barn upon arrival.
"Serial Killer Culture" -John Borowski
July 21st 2:00pm
This event has been CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Join us as we welcome back international award-winnign filmmaker and author, John Borowski on Sunday, July 21st!
Serial Killer Culture examines the reasons why artists and collectors are fascinated by serial killers. Through music, painting, filmmaking, writing, and collecting, thirteen individuals are interviewed about creating art and searching for murderous artifacts.
This lecture will take place on Sunday July 21st in the lower level of the Tinker Barn from 2-4pm.
The cost for this lecture is $10 for non-members and $5 for Tinker members.
*Space is limited, so reserve today!
Serial Killer Culture examines the reasons why artists and collectors are fascinated by serial killers. Through music, painting, filmmaking, writing, and collecting, thirteen individuals are interviewed about creating art and searching for murderous artifacts.
This lecture will take place on Sunday July 21st in the lower level of the Tinker Barn from 2-4pm.
The cost for this lecture is $10 for non-members and $5 for Tinker members.
*Space is limited, so reserve today!
"Rockford Celebrates Its History" -Jean Lythgoe
August 4th 2:oopm
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Local historian and librarian, Jean Lythgoe, presents a detailed overview of the unique ways Rockford has celebrated milestones over the decades. Join us to learn more about these fun events and what they meant to early Rockfordians.
This lecture will take place on Sunday August 4th in the lower level of the Tinker Barn from 2-4pm. The cost for this lecture is $10 for non-members and $5 for Tinker members. *Space is limited, so reserve today! |
"The History of Beer in Rockford" - Gary Patton
September 8th 2:00pm
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We are excited to have Gary Patton join us for our 2024 summer lecture series! The presentation will consist of the history of brewing beer in the Rockford region.
Gary Patton is the creator of the Facebook group called "Rockford Made It". Gary started the group in 2018 to focus attention on all things made in Rockford, IL. Rockford Made It now consists of over 7,500 members, and Gary was featured in the Northwest Quarterly 2024 edition of "The 25 Most Interesting People". This lecture will take place on Sunday September 8th in the lower level of the Tinker Barn from 2-4pm. The cost for this lecture is $10 for non-members and $5 for Tinker members. *Space is limited, so reserve today! |