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Discover the days gone by with the Brookfield Public Library’s historical fiction book club. Books are available at the Circulation Desk about 1 month before the meeting. Meetings are normally held in the Rotary Room but may move to another room if necessary (on the date of each meeting, please check the sign in the lobby for meeting location). Everyone interested in reading and discussing historical fiction is welcome!

In January 1887, Kilburn Knox was appointed Secretary and Inspector of the Northwestern Branch, National Home for Disabled Veterans at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He became Governor of the Home on May 1, 1889. His wife, Annie, worked as a Matron of the Home. General Knox died at the National Soldier's Home on April 17, 1891. Presented by reenactor Steve Michaels.