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Happy Birthday, James Breasted: Lecture
August
28,
2025
7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
Celebrate the 160th birthday of Dr. James Henry Breasted, distinguished Downers Grove native who helped excavate King Tut’s tomb and inspired Indiana Jones!
Members' Cost:
Free
Non-Members:
Free
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This event is presented by:
Downers Grove Museum
(630) 963-1309
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Celebrate the 160th birthday of Dr. James Henry Breasted, distinguished Downers Grove native who helped excavate King Tut’s tomb and inspired Indiana Jones!