The Lincoln Park Historical Society & Museum will host writer Don Wallace on Wednesday March 19, 2014 at 7:00pm. The program features Mr. Wallace speaking on his book,"Growing Up in Simpler Times: Memories of Lincoln Park."

A few years ago writer, Don Wallace, began writing down his memories of growing up in Lincoln Park during the 1930s and 40s. Wallace’s son, Don, had given him a laptop computer, and he quickly began writing and publishing online a number of down-to-earth, true reflections of his childhood. He soon gained a following of current and ex-Lincoln Parkers as well as other Downriver residents who read his stories and kept asking for more.

Due to this growing popularity and the unique gift of making you feel like you are right there with him, he was encouraged to compile his stories into book form, with the help of his son Bruce. Their end result, a book entitled, “Growing up in Simpler Times: Memories of Lincoln Park”, was published in 2013.

Wallace graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1949 and at age 18 was wounded in combat during the Korean Conflict. He settled in Lincoln Park to raise a family, eventually serving his community as a police office before retirement and a move to Tennessee.

Don Wallace's book is available for purchase at the museum for $10.

This event is part of Lincoln Park Historical Society’s ongoing series of public programs. The Lincoln Park Historical Society Programs are free and open to the public.