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The Pullman Lens

Friends of Pullman National Historical Park

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Join the Historic Pullman Foundation at these casual presentations on the Fifth Sunday of the Month. This series is a chance for Pullman residents and people interested in learning more in-depth about Pullman history (the man, the town, the company).

Events in this collection

Beer Stories from a Dry Town: Everyday Life in Historic Pullman.
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM
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Pullman and the Global Game
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30 PM
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Pullman and Lake Calumet
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30 PM
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A History of Your Home
Sun, Sep 29, 3:00 PM
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Politics and Parades
Sun, Jun 30, 3:00 PM
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The Immigrant Experience
Sun, Apr 7, 3:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: Pullman, 1918
Sun, Oct 29, 3:00 PM
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Macabre Pullman Tour - Friday October 20
Fri, Oct 20, 7:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: A Tale of Three Houses
Sun, Jul 30, 3:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: The Center of the Universe
Sun, Apr 30, 2:00 PM
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The Pullman Lens: The Antarctic Explorer
Sun, Jan 29, 2:00 PM
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Friends of Pullman National Historical Park

Organizer of The Pullman Lens

Friends of Pullman is the official partner of Pullman National Historical Park.Our mission is to preserve and protect Pullman National Historical Park's cultural heritage and amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations.

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