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Uncovering your immigrant ancestor's hometown is essential to furthering family history research “across the pond.” Mini-case studies of American immigrants from the mid-1800s to early 1900s, illustrate the potential resources and strategies to di

Researching your family’s or community’s history?  Come learn about the resources – both onsite and online -- offered in the Family History & Learning Center!

The Buckeye State is rich in buried treasure stories, but what's true and what's not?

Hobo, Tramp or Bum? Hobos had a code of ethics. Did you know they have Hobo Conventions? This program is not only entertaining, it is historic in content and a fascinating history lesson. 

Learn about the resources available in the Family History & Learning Center. Tour includes the Digital Lab, Local History Room, and Makerspace. 

Learn about the resources available in the Family History & Learning Center. Tour includes the Digital Lab, Local History Room, and Makerspace. 

Join Chuck Gibson from the Northern Ohio Railway Museum as he delves into the history of electric streetcars, the importance of electric railways to Ohio's past, and how electric railways could improve Ohio in the future. 

Join us for a captivating journey into the rich history and traditions of Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas. Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season in the Celtic calendar and is celebrated with joyous festivities and rituals.

Learn about the resources available in the Family History & Learning Center. Tour includes the Digital Lab, Local History Room, and Makerspace. 

Researching your family’s or community’s history?  Come learn about the resources – both onsite and online -- offered in the Family History & Learning Center!

FamilySearch’s Family Tree can be a powerful tool when used properly. 

Dana Palmer of Treasured Lineage will join us by Zoom to explain how to use this resource to its full potential and connect with your relatives! 

Twain By Two is a one-act collection of Mark Twain material performed by Largely Literary Theater Company co-founders Mark Dawidziak (who has been playing Mark Twain on stage for 45 years) and Sara Showman (who plays pretty much ever

Judy MacKeigan, Cleveland Metroparks Archivist and Historian, will talk about the long and varied history of the Cleveland Flats, from the first log cabins to the vibrant venues of today.

Agatha Christie, known as the “Queen of Mystery” in later years, was born in 1890 in Devon, England. She worked as a nurse during World War I and then in a dispensary, which informed her use of poisons in her stories.

Join Dr. Judith Dann, lead classics professor at Columbus State Community College, as she discusses the life and 1872 presidential campaign of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president.