Jessie Trout was a passenger on the RMS Titanic in 1912. Hear her life story, and Titanic experience, including her connection to Columbus.
Kelley Bortner, our presenter, describes Jessies experience in her book Titanic: Jessie and Lifeboat #9: The Untold Story.
The story is about Jessie, Kelley's great-grandmother and her Titanic journey. Kelley will also share how she put together all the pieces of her research into this one book.
Kelley lives in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area with her husband, near their many children. She is a presenter and Gifted Education Consultant. She is also an Instructional Designer and Technologist,
and an Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State University.
Copies of the book can be purchased on Amazon. Bring your copy along and Kelley will sign it for
you.
This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Donations are appreciated.
