Wade House’s Taproom Talks Speaker Series brings celebrated authors and historians to Wade House for lively discussions of their thought-provoking work. Each Taproom Talk includes a special presentation, a live Q&A and on many occasions the opportunity to purchase a book signed by the author. Prepare to be captivated by the stories and insights of the three exceptional speakers presenting in our 2024 season: Anna Lardinois, author of Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tragedies & Legacies from the Inland Seas; Mary Elise Antoine, author of Enslaved, Indentured, Free, 1800 to 1850; and Susan Apps-Bodilly, co-author of Old Farm Country Cookbook. Saturday February 24, 2024 | 1 – 2 p.m. Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tragedies & Legacies from the Inland Seas It is estimated that there have been at least 6,000 shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. Over 30,000 lives have been lost in those wrecks. Each of the losses is a story waiting to be told. Join us to listen to harrowing tales featuring some of the worst maritime disasters to ever occur on the Great Lakes. From the heartbreak of the Lady Elgin tragedy to the legendary sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and many others, you’ll hear tales of tragedy and mystery during this storytelling event. Presenter Anna Lardinois is an award-winning tour guide and author of 12 books of regional history and lore, including Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes, as well as Storied and Scandalous Wisconsin, and Milwaukee Ghosts and Legends.