On Friday, August 5, 2016, starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Cultural Center of the Italian American Cultural Society (IACS), a fundraising event for the memorial for the victims of the 1901 Adrian train wreck, in which numerous Italian immigrants lost their lives, will take place. The event includes a buffet dinner and a presentation by Laurie (Dickens) Perkins, PhD., historian and author of the book “Wreck on the Wabash”. After the presentation, Dr. Perkins will answer the audience’s questions. For information and reservations, please, contact the Comites at the 586-991-0193. The Cultural Center of the IACS is located at the 43843 Romeo Plank in Clinton Township, MI.