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2025 History of the Orphan Train Lectures Brown City Library, Brown City Michigan History of the Orphan Train Lecture Thursday January 23rd 4pm Vassar Library, Vassar, Michigan History of the Orphan Train Lecture Book signing to follow April 8th @6pm Croswell Library, Croswell, Michigan History of the Orphan Train Lecture Book signing to follow April 9th @6pm Sandusky Library, Sandusky, Michigan History of the Orphan Train Lecture Book signing to follow April 10th @7 pm Northview Senior Center Grand Rapids Michigan History of the Orphan Trains Lecture Northview High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan May 27th @2:30 pm Covenant Living of the Great Lakes History of the Orphan Trains Lecture May 28th @2:30 2510 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Young at Heart Senior Enrichment Center May 28th @ 6:30 525 Cheshire NE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49505 History of the Orphan Trains Lecture Monday, June 2, 2025 @ 3pm Cedarbrook Senior Living Rochester, Michigan History of the Orpha Trains Lecture Daviess County Public Library Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301 Saturday, September 6 @ 2pm Canceled! New Date Saturday, May 16, 2026 @2PM Don Dodge Auditorium 200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060 History of the Orphan Trains Lecture October 15 @6pm. |
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On June 4, 2022, the National Orphan Train Complex awarded me the Charles Loring Brace award for the historical accuracy within my books. This is truly humbling because, if not for Charles Loring Brace there would not have been a Placing out Program to write about.
Now, I am further honored to be listed on the National Orphan Train Complex Speaker’s Bureau as an approved speaker for my lectures on the Orphan Trains. During my hour-long presentation, I use an integrated PowerPoint to share the history of the Orphan Trains along with reasons there were so many children in need of a home. I also share some of the stories of the children who rode the trains. I am always open to questions after my presentation and will normally have my books available for purchase. Already own a copy? I’ll be happy to sign them as well. |
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REVIEWS
The St. Clair County Library System recently hosted author Sherry A. Burton who talked about her historical fiction series the Orphan Train Saga along with the real world history behind the books. Sherry was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the subject matter. She would be a great addition to your library’s programming especially if you want to highlight forgotten or under appreciated historical topics. One of our anonymous surveys even claimed “this was one of the best presentations I‘ve ever attended.” Joseph Turbok- Senior Librarian for Adult Services
Cedarbrook Senior Living
Rochester, Michigan Monday, June 2, 2025
For some reason I don't have a picture of this presentation, so I will share the facilities adorable diner with you.
Young at Heart Senior Enrichment Center
May 28th
Covenant Living of the Great Lakes May 28, 2025
Northview Senior Center Grand Rapids Michigan May 27th 2025
It's always such a delight speaking with this group!
Sandusky Memorial Library, Sandusky, Michigan. April 10, 2025"Sandusky District Library recently had the pleasure of hosting Sherry for a presentation on the history of orphan trains, and it was a truly outstanding experience. Sherry is a gifted speaker whose passion for the subject shines through in every word. Her presentation skillfully blended historical facts with human stories in a way that captivated our audience. We highly recommend Sherry as a speaker for any group looking to explore this often overlooked chapter of American history." Nicole Markel,
Co-Director Sandusky District Library
Aitkin Memorial District Library
Croswell, Michigan. April 9, 2025
Bullard Sanford Memorial Library, Vassar, Michigan April 8, 2025
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Brown City Library (January 2025)
"Thank you for coming to Brown City! I really enjoyed listening to you speak and heard a lot of great comments. You did a great job delivering and educating us on the orphan trains... We love your books! Waiting patiently for more. We would love to have you again.
Ruth Kulman, Director Brown City District Library
