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October 2018
History to Go: Oak Hill Cemetery Walking Tour
This is your opportunity to visit and explore the rich history of Oak Hill Cemetery. Guided tours begin with a brief orientation and proceed with a leisurely stroll through this remarkable landscape. Discover a surprisingly broad cross-section of our community represented here and their stories as recorded in memorial architecture, landscape design and historic photographs. • Tours begin and finish at Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel at 344 Oak Hill Avenue • Tour times: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm • Suggested…
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Over There: The Music of World War I
Joseph N. Rubin’s Orchestra pays tribute to the music that won “The Great War” in Over There: The Music of World War One in commemoration of the centennial of the Armistice: November 11, 1918. This concert will transport audiences on a musical journey through popular music of the war years of 1914-1918 by some of the greatest American composers of all time including George M. Cohan, Jerome Kern, and Victor Herbert. Immortal songs “Over There,” “K-K-K Katy,” “Smiles,” “How Ya…
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Bites & Bits: Remembering The Old Mill Museum
Thursday, November 15 Remembering The Old Mill Museum Ray Novotny What is now known as Lanterman’s Mill was once The Old Mill Museum. Eighty autumns ago, this unique facility opened its doors and for almost a half century, it was one of the best known and most highly visited places in Mill Creek Park. Join Ray Novotny as he chronicles the museum’s story.
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Bites & Bits: Glimpses of the Holy Land
Thursday, December 20 Glimpses of the Holy Land Dr. George Beelen, Retired YSU Professor of History Join Dr. Beelen as he speaks of his trip to the Holy Land, enhanced with additional research and information. Explore images and experience sounds used as calls to prayer.
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Yes She Can: Women and the Steel Industry
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join a panel of speakers to explore women's relationships to industrial and millwork from a historical perspective. Panelists will discuss women’s roles from their initial support of male workers to their lives as the spouses of mill workers, and finally as women working in the mills. Presenting speakers include: Jacqueline Marino, Author and Associate Professor of Journalism at Kent State University; Eliese Colette Goldbach, noted author and former steel mill worker; Mary E. Triece, Author…
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