by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | May 29, 2013 | Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Committee of the MVHS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Historic Preservation Awards. These awards honor those in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties who take an active role in preserving historic buildings, sites,... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | May 20, 2013 | Business & Media Archives
In 1992 WKBN ran a series of flashback stories during the evening newscasts. The b-roll footage that ran on the screen behind the anchor’s voice over was saved in the Business & Media Archives. The sound however, was removed. These are some clips from the... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | May 17, 2013 | Historic Preservation
In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, here are some previous award winners from the Valley. 2013 Award winners will be announced on May 22, 2013 and awards will be presented at the Historical Society’s annual meeting, June 18th 2013. Mill... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | May 7, 2013 | Business & Media Archives, Business & Media Front Page
A new weekly segment here on mahoninghistory.org will feature video from the Business & Media Archives collection. Media Mondays will include flashbacks from the past 60 years of Mahoning Valley history, which lives on film and videotape. The first video is a... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Apr 1, 2013 | Archives, Archives Happenings
Historical Notes About Tod Post #29 GAR: According to the Roster for Tod Post No. 29 Department of Ohio, Grand Army of the Republic published in 1925 by Garrison Coale, Adjutant, and J. F. Johnston, Quartermaster of the post, Tod Post was organized in March 1880. The... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Mar 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
FROM THIS DIRECTION Those who live in the Mahoning Valley are blessed with abundant water—above ground, below ground, in streams, creeks, rivers, ponds and reservoirs. Water for drinking, irrigation, washing, swimming, fishing and industrial processes; it is arguably... by Traci | Mar 11, 2013 | Education, Events, Speakers Bureau
Elizabeth Keckley was a former slave who became a seamstress and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln in the White House. She spent much of her early life working towards gaining or earning her freedom from slavery. In 1855, she saved enough money to buy her and her... by Traci | Mar 10, 2013 | Education, Events, Speakers Bureau
Rose O’Neal Greenhow served the Confederate State of America as a spy during the Civil War. She lived her life as a member of Washington DC’s elite, hosting parties and maintaining contacts with political and military leaders in the 1850s. When the Civil War began,... by Traci | Mar 7, 2013 | Education, Events, History Center, Uncategorized
Laura Keene was born in England in 1826 and took the stage early in the 1850s. She moved to America in 1852 to advance her craft in the emerging world of American theatre. She found success on the stage and was one of the most sought after and acclaimed actresses of...
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