ELLSWORTH – The public is invited to attend a special Discover Together Tuesday program featuring local historian Sally Nugent, who will present an engaging look at the Sioux Uprising of 1862 and its connections to local history.

Nugent will bring the past to life through historical context and storytelling, including the powerful survivor account of her great-grandmother, Rosina. The program offers a personal and historically grounded perspective on one of the most significant events in Minnesota and regional history, highlighting both its broader impact and its local ties.

The presentation will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12 at the Ellsworth Senior Center, located within English Lutheran Church, 229 W. Main St., Ellsworth.

Following the program, attendees are invited to stay for a complimentary lunch provided by the Ellsworth Senior Center and the Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library.

This event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.

The Ellsworth Public Library is committed to supporting diversity, inclusion, and well-being within the communities it serves. For more information about this program or other library services, please call 715-273-3209.

Submitted by Ellsworth Public Library