Discover Mahoning Valley's Rich History

Join us as we delve into the captivating stories and events that have shaped our community. Explore our calendar to find upcoming events and activities that bring history to life.

Upcoming Events

Oak Hill Cemetery Tour

This much-anticipated walking tour will explore the stories of the famous and not-so-famous Mahoning Valley residents interred there, as well as fascinating facts around the design, traditions, and history of cemeteries.

Each grouping will be limited to 20 participants. Each grouping should expect their tour to last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours begin and finish at Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel (344 Oak Hill Ave.) Price is $15 per person.

*Registration & payment will ONLY be available online & opens October 11.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
11 am-2 pm

Tyler History Center
325 West Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

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18th Annual Memories of Christmas Past

This year’s Memories of Christmas Past, which will feature “White Christmas: The Exhibition” will be one for the books. Visitors will be able to trace the history of Irving Berlin’s iconic song, “White Christmas” beginning with its conception in 1940 to its second film feature in 1954 with White Christmas. Some of the authentic pieces that will be on display include a costume worn by the legendary Fred Astaire in 1942’s Holiday Inn, a pair of dancer outfits from the “Mandy” number in White Christmas, yearbooks from Rosemary Clooney, and Bing Crosby’s dressing robe and golf hats.

Saturday Nov. 14, 2026 
thru December 31, 2026

Arms Family Museum
648 Wick Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502

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Traci Manning

“To Honor and Remember: Veterans & First Responders at Oak Hill Cemetery”

Traci Manning, Curator of Education

From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, Youngstown Police Department’s first Line of Duty death to medical workers giving their all, this presentation highlights some of the hundreds of veterans, police officers, fire fighters, and other first responders interred at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Thursday, November 19 2026

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Tyler History Center
325 West Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

Dante Bernard

“This Season in History: Yuletide Stories of the Valley’s Past”

Dante Bernard, MVHS Museum Educator

The final topic on the America 250-Ohio Commission’s Monthly Themes list is “Future Ohio: Projecting Ohio in 2076.” To quote William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, “what’s past is prologue.” To understand what may come in the future, one must have an understanding of the past. Museum Educator Dante Bernard is taking this idea and infusing it with the holiday spirit, taking you on a journey through the Mahoning Valley’s bygone holiday seasons.
Thursday, December 17, 2026

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Tyler History Center
325 West Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

SAVE THE DATE for cookies and cocktails at our very popular Cookie Table and Cocktails event! This event features cookies from local bakers, local music and an auction featuring local items. It’s the event of the season! Tickets will go on sale in mid-January. Sponsorship information is currently available – click here.

Interested in being a baker? Information will be available in early January from Traci Manning.

Saturday, March 6, 2027

6:00 – 10:00 pm

The Maronite Center
1555 S. Meridian Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44511