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Mad Hatters and White Elephants:  Surprising Origins of Common Phrases

Mad Hatters and White Elephants: Surprising Origins of Common Phrases

"Saved By the Bell," " Baker's Dozen," etc. are everyday expressions we use.  Where did they start and how has their usage evolved?  Margaret Opsata of Delaware Humanities will answer these questions.  The answers are sometimes astonishing, often amusing, and always painlessly educational. 

Date:
Monday, May 8, 2023
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am Eastern Time
Location:
Meeting Area Small
Library:
Elsmere Public Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  History and Genealogy