Empowered Minds: The Grandma Gatewood Story

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Adults
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At the age of 67, Ohio native Emma "Grandma" Gatewood became the first woman to solo thru-hike the entire Appalachian Trail in one season. In 1955, she told her family she was "going for a hike." Little did they know that hike would entail the entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. Filmmakers from Eden Valley Enterprises present a screening and in-depth discussion of their Emmy-nominated documentary, Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story.

This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner, and, in part, by Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.  

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