Life in Laurel

Life in Laurel is a monthly round table discussion of Laurel history co-sponsored by the Laurel Public Library and the Laurel Historical Society. Each discussion begins with a topic related to Laurel and the conversation goes from there. Enjoy learning something new, chatting about local history, and asking questions over light refreshments.

Life in Laurel is held monthly from September through May at Laurel Public Library from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon.  Topics for 2018 will be posted soon.

2017-2018 Schedule

Thursday, September 28, 2017 – Fame and Fortune from Laurel Roots:   Laurelites who have made it “big!”
Thursday, October 26, 2017 – Let’s Go Shopping: Businesses and Stores in Laurel
Thursday, November 16, 2017 – Food Glorious Food: Your Favorite Meals
Thursday, December 14, 2017 – Home for the Holidays: Christmas and Other Holiday Traditions
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Thursday, May 31, 2018

Some prior topics have included:

-20th century Laurel historians
-Laurel High School football coach George Schollenberger
-Civil War in Laurel
-Railroad in Laurel
-Fires in Laurel
-Historic churches
-High school dance
-“Neither Snow, Nor Rain, Nor Gloom of Night”…: Mail Delivery in Laurel