Three Frenchmen & a Goat: the Demoulin Bros. Story

A Road Scholar Program by John Goldsmith

When

September 14, 2024
1:00pm

Where

DuPage County Historical Museum
102 E Wesley St
Wheaton, IL 60187

Cost

Free

John Goldsmith presents the story of three enterprising young men who founded a fraternal supply company in 1892 that today is one of the biggest manufacturers of marching band uniforms.

It’s an entertaining tale of trick chairs, strength testers, graduation caps and gowns, and band uniforms.

This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Michelle Podkowa at mpodkowa@wheatonparks.org.

Learn more about John Goldsmith, this program, and how to book it here.

Host Organization

DuPage County Historical Museum

Contact

Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603

312.422.5580 312.374.6787

info@ilhumanities.org

600 Troy Road
N4, Room 207
Edwardsville, IL 62025

618.468.5580

statewide@ilhumanities.org

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