This event is in the past.It took place on April 8, 2026 at Kempf House.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkMichigan made history as the first state to abolish the death penalty. Teacher and author Susan Nenadic unpacks how the state prioritized reform over punishment for women, young people, and first-time offenders.
Free lunchtime lecture
Local history deep dive
Historic Greek Revival house
Author speaker series
Tips
🎹the Kempfs were celebrated music teachers here
⏰museum usually only open Sundays
Wednesday Noon Lecture — Michigan’s Criminal Past
Old Fourth Ward
Literature TalkLiterature TalkMichigan made history as the first state to abolish the death penalty. Teacher and author Susan Nenadic unpacks how the state prioritized reform over punishment for women, young people, and first-time offenders.
Free lunchtime lecture
Local history deep dive
Historic Greek Revival house
Author speaker series
Tips
🎹the Kempfs were celebrated music teachers here
⏰museum usually only open Sundays
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