Lea Schoenewald is a retired public school educator and historian from Thermopolis, Wyoming.

Her new book "Lost Coal District of Gebo, Crosby and Kirby" tells the story of early 20th century coal mining in the northern Big Horn Basin of Wyoming.

Sam Gebo was instrumental in determining the high quality of the coal in the district. He was then able to convince seven other businessmen to fraudulently obtain coal mining claims that allowed the founding of Owl Creek Coal Company.

Lea's presentation will cover the book and additional information about Sam's complicated life, which included many business ventures in Montana.

*FREE for Members *$5 for General Admission