Senior Moments

Three Frenchmen & A Goat: The DeMoulin Bros. Story

John Goldsmith presents the story of three enterprising young men who founded a fraternal supply company in 1892 that today is one of the biggest manufacturers of marching band uniforms. It’s an entertaining tale of trick chairs, strength testers, graduation caps and gowns, and band uniforms.

This event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics, and more, at no cost to host organizations. The program enables local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities.

For many years John Goldsmith served as a radio personality. He now serves as a volunteer curator for the DeMoulin Museum, which he founded in 2010. He’s very passionate about sharing the story of the DeMoulin Brothers. Being a Road Scholar allows him the opportunity to pack up his gear and share his brand of edutainment to communities throughout Illinois. The founder and curator of the DeMoulin Museum in Greenville, Illinois (rated Major Fun by Roadside America), Goldsmith has a trunk of gadgets that will amuse and possibly astound you.

“Three Frenchmen & A Goat: The DeMoulin Bros. Story” will take place August 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at the Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State ST. The event is free and open to all audiences. For more information, please visit https://cherryvalleylib.librarymarket.com/ or contact Selena Sanchez-Roman at (815) 332-5161.

About Illinois Humanities

Illinois Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that spark conversation, foster reflection, build community, and strengthen civic engagement for everyone in Illinois. Founded in 1974, we are the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities and supported by state, federal, and private funds. Stay connected with Illinois Humanities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn @ILHumanities.

Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.