Historical program: How 1918 Spanish Flu affected Genesee County
A historical program about how the Spanish Flu impacted Genesee County will take from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 7 at the Genesee County Park and Forest Nature Center.
It is located at 11095 Bethany Center Road in East Bethany. Pre-registration is required by calling (585) 344-1122. Cost is $5 per person; $10 per family.
In 1918, a deadly influenza pandemic erupted during the final stages of World War I.
Using newspaper articles and other resources, the county historian will explain how this pandemic started and how if affected life in Genesee County.
