by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Apr 13, 2021 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
A story in the August 17, 1980 Youngstown Vindicator focused on a famous statue and its lasting mystery. The bronze statue known as Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, was manufactured in Salem, Ohio, at the W. H. Mullins Company before taking its place in architectural... by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Feb 26, 2021 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why the top two-thirds of Mahoning County are aligned but the bottom third seems a little wider? Or maybe why the city of Salem is a little cutout along the County’s southern border? Perhaps you’ve heard the story about how Youngstown folks... by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Dec 17, 2020 | Time Capsule
Humans have recognized, observed, and celebrated the winter solstice season as early as the Neolithic era. This era, around 12,200 years ago, was the last part of the Stone Age. Archaeologists have unearthed many Neolithic monuments, which align with the winter... by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Dec 9, 2020 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Though considered a “minor” Jewish festival according to custom, it has blossomed into a beloved and widely recognized holiday. The history of Hanukkah goes... by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Nov 30, 2020 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
“Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing.” When it comes to Christmas, most people have some sort of mental image of what the holiday looks, sounds, smells, feels, and tastes like. Even for those who do not celebrate the holiday, it can be difficult to miss the...
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