A Remarkable Man: Carl Ethan Akeley (1884 – 1926)

When:
October 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
2021-10-24T13:00:00-05:00
2021-10-24T13:15:00-05:00
Where:
The Historic Prairie House
11225 Constitution Drive
Westchester
Cost:
Free

Sunday, October 24, 1:00pm
Free event @ the Historic Prairie House, 11225 Constitution Drive, Westchester


With only a 3rd grade education Akley became an inventor, nature photographer, explorer, and adventurer (one who never lost his cool). He was a highly respected conservationist, taxidermist, sculpture and biologist. He had a major influence on the Field Museum as well as other prominent museums. But creating the first gorilla sanctuary in Africa gave him the most satisfaction. Our presenter, Jack MacRay, has narrated many of our programs and has never disappointed us.