Bay Village Historical Society Presents: Lorenzo Carter
Marge Gulley presents a brief historical discussion on Cleveland’s first prominent settler, Lorenzo Carter. Highlighting one of our most treasured artifacts and one of Cleveland’s most storied residents.
Brave and Bold: Lulu Bell Parr
Diane Helentjaris, Author Who was Lulu Bell Parr? What were her ties to Ohio and Clark County? Diane will share her latest findings about the Wild West performer who spent her later years in Riverside, Ohio, and is buried in Medway, Clark County, Ohio. Copies of Diane’s biography of Lulu Bell Parr, I Aint’ Afraid […]
Bay Village Historical Society: Captain Wolf of the Delaware
Living history reenactor John Burke presents the history of Native Americans in Northwestern Ohio. John has a long history of reenacting vital parts of Ohio history. THIS EVENT WILL BE OUTSIDE – PLEASE BRING CHAIRS AND BLANKETS. (In case of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to the Bay Village Library, 27400 Wolf Road) […]
Bay Village Historical Society: Foraging in Dover
Join us for a walk and discussion through Cahoon Park. Stephanie West leads a foraging walk highlighting what pioneers had to endure and what they had to search for in the early days of Dover Township. This is a walking tour; be sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
(AMERICA 250) Fair History in Lorain County
Throughout 2026, the country will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, and Ohio will commemorate each month with a special theme to highlight our state’s history and significance. The chosen theme for August is “Ohio Goes to the Fair.” Join Lorain County Historical Society’s Kayla Clark beginning in the 1830s to discover the development of the Lorain […]
(AMERICA 250) Preserving the Outdoors with The Nature Conservancy
Join us for an introduction to The Nature Conservancy, their mission, and the conservation work they carry out across Ohio. Learn about their nature preserves and explore ways to get involved or make a meaningful impact in your own community.
(AMERICA 250) Wright in Your Own Backyard: The Weltzheimer/Johnson House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Join us for a talk on Oberlin’s Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian-designed house. Jill Greenwood, the Eric & Jane Nord Family Curator of Education at the Allen Memorial Art Museum and Program Manager for the 1948-designed house, will discuss the history of the home, people who made it happen, and how you can see it for […]
Ohio’s Promised Land: Uncomfortable Truths of a Free State
The first state to be formed from the Northwest Territory, Ohio’s earliest years of statehood quickly became a laboratory for how the young country navigated growing tensions and divisions over slavery. Admitted as a free state under the Northwest Ordinance of 1897, Ohio’s role in our 19th-century history cannot be understated. Tucked beneath the narratives […]
Discovering History – “Photography During the Civil War”
Mark Holbrook will be talking about Photography during the Civil War
New Madison Public Library Speaker Series: Fort Jefferson
New Madison Public Library America 250 – Ohio Speaker Series continues featuring Dr. David Cox presenting on Fort Jefferson.