by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Mar 2, 2018 | Events
Congratulations to our Cookie Table and Cocktails 2018 winning bakers – and a big thank you to all the bakers that contributed cookies to this year’s event! Best Traditional Cookie: Linda Gillespie’s Cream Wafers Best Twist on a Traditional Cookie:... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Oct 27, 2017 | Archives
The Youngstown Police Department made a stop at The Tyler History Center this morning! Don’t worry, they were just dropping off over 100 register books – Archivist Pam Speis is working on organizing them by date, and the earliest she’s found (so far)... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 23, 2017 | Suitcase Presentations
Travel back to one of our nation’s most trying times. Students will explore five areas of Civil War history guided by a museum educator: slavery, soldier’s life, civilian life, politics, and the aftermath. Each station features local history stories, artifacts,... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 23, 2017 | Suitcase Presentations
This program highlights the region’s important influence during the early and mid-19th century. A museum educator will introduce students to area leaders, politicians, and abolitionists along with those risking everything to find freedom from slavery. This program... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 23, 2017 | Suitcase Presentations
The Mahoning Valley has been shaped by more than 200 years of industry, from the earliest grist mills and iron furnaces to the massive steel mills that helped to build the nation. Students will travel through this timeline, exploring primary source images, newspaper... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 23, 2017 | Suitcase Presentations
Turn your classroom into a one room schoolhouse! A museum educator presents historical information and stories about school in the 19th Century complete with McGuffey Readers, slates, and quills! This program is best suited for Second Grade and above and is one hour... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 23, 2017 | Suitcase Presentations
Learn about the earliest inhabitants of the Mahoning Valley! A museum educator presents hands-on artifacts relating to the culture and daily lives of the Eastern Woodland Indians who occupied the Mahoning Valley. This program is best suited for Second Grade and above... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 23, 2017 | Suitcase Presentations
Explore the Ohio Frontier! A museum educator presents historical information and stories relating to the lives of the early pioneers who settled in the Mahoning Valley between 1796 and 1830. This program is best suited for Second Grade and above and is one hour long.... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 22, 2017 | On Exhibit
Bring history to life with your students! MVHS has a wonderful historical children’s library and we’d be happy to tailor a story telling program for your class. Just let us know what you are learning about and we will organize a program complete with activities and... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Downtown Youngstown boasts a variety of buildings with many historically significant stories and fascinating architectural details. Join MVHS for a historical walking tour of the downtown area on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Tours will begin at the Tyler History Center...
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