Join us for these upcoming EVEnts!

*Tuesday, May 5, 2026; 1:00 p.m.: Join us for BATTLE SCARS: STORIES OF THE CIVIL WAR. This storytelling program spotlights the HUMAN side of the Civil War -- the personal stories that linger in our hearts long after the history books are closed. Join us for surprising, touching, and little-known tales that reveal courage, humor, and resilience during one of America's most difficult eras at The Campana Center for Ideation PC 101 of Lorain County Community College; 1005 N Abbe Rd; Elyria, Ohio. Registration fee is $16 (includes copy of the book). To register and for more information, visit class website or e-mail Jennifer. You can also call 440-366-4148.

*Thursday, May 7, 2026; 7:30 p.m.: Take a LIGHTNING FAST LOOK AT LORAIN COUNTY at the meeting of the Avon Historical Society at the Avon Olde Town Hall at the corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge Rd. in Avon, Ohio. This storytelling program will take the group on a trip through time with fun facts, trivial tidbits and surprising stories. The presentation is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact Ralph at 440-695-8238 or by e-mail.

*Saturday, May 9, 2026; 11:00 a.m.: Celebrate America 250 and take a trip through US history through song with this storytelling program with PowerPoint. The Lorain Historical Society will present I HEAR AMERICA SINGING (Historical Moments Marked With Music) at 329 W. 10th Street in Lorain, OH. The program is open to the public. Tickets are $5.00/person and include museum admission. For more information, contact the society at 440-245-2563 or Email them at info@lorainhistory.org

*Thursday, May 21 2026; 1:00 p.m.: Join us for a journey back to a time when courage, hope, and determination lit the way to freedom when we present NEXT STOP FREEDOM at The Campana Center for Ideation PC 101 of Lorain County Community College; 1005 N Abbe Rd; Elyria, Ohio. This storytelling program shares remarkable true stories from the Underground Railroad, with a special focus on Ohio and the Great Lakes as vital pathways to Canada. Registration fee is $16 (includes copy of the book). To register and for more information, visit class website or e-mail Jennifer. You can also call 440-366-4148.

*Friday, May 22, 2026; 6:00 p.m.: The Logan Theater, 88 East Main Street in Logan, Ohio will present VICTORIA WOODHULL: SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS. Though it was illegal for her to vote and she was too young to even BE president of the United States, Victoria Woodhull ran for office in 1872 anyway. See her story in this documentary featuring Kate Luke as Victoria and narrated by Debra Rose. Tickets are $5.00/person. For more information, call the theater at (740) 385-3012 or e-mail them.

*Tuesday, June 23, 2026; 1:30 p.m.: Find out why YOU CAN'T PLAY BALL IN A SKIRT! at the Lakeside Women's Club, 161 Walnut St. in Lakeside, Ohio. Bette Lou Higgins will tell the story of Alta Weiss who played professional baseball on a MEN's team in the early 1900s and put herself through medical school with the proceeds. The program is free with paid admission to the Lakeside grounds. For more information contact the club at 614-296-4327 or e-mail them.

*Wednesday, July 15, 2026; 6:00 p.m.: Take a trip across the country at the Elyria West River Library; 1194 West River Road N. in Elyria, Ohio when they host a presentation of AROUND AMERICA -- 50 STATES IN 40 MINUTES (OR LESS!). You'll discover some interesting tidbits and personalities from each state in this storytelling program with PowerPoint. The program is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 440-324-2270.

*Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Residents of Pioneer Ridge will celebrate America 250 with the storytelling program, I HEAR AMERICA SINGING.

*Wednesday, July 29, 2026: The Elyria Men's Fellowship will enjoy STORIES TO CELEBRATE AMERICA 250

*Tuesday, August 4, 2026; 7:00 p.m.: Celebrate the country's 250th birthday when the Avon Lake Library at 32649 Electric Blvd. in Avon Lake, Ohio presents YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG: STORIES OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT. This storytelling program spotlights patriotic people and places like entertainers like George Cohan and Bob Hope who were recognized for their American Spirit with Congressional Medals and Mary Katherine Goddard who came to the rescue when the Continental Congress needed someone to print their Declaration of Independence. The program is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 440-933-8127.

*Thursday, October 29, 2026; 1:00 p.m.: Get in the spirit with OHIO GHOST STORIES at The Campana Center for Ideation PC 101 of Lorain County Community College; 1005 N Abbe Rd; Elyria, Ohio. Why is the Harrison St. Cemetery in Sandusky so full of life -- sometimes? What happened at the Gore Orphanage that caused fear to those who go near the site? Is there really a regiment of Civil War soldiers still leaving Johnson's Island? Find out at this storytelling program that will put new "life" in your Halloween! Registration fee is $16 (includes a copy of the book). To register and for more information, visit class website or e-mail Jennifer. You can also call 440-366-4148.

Visit often to see what other performances are coming up. To receive notices of upcoming events, send us an e-mail with a request to be added to our e-mail list.

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For additional information arts and history related information and on other events in Northern Ohio, visit

• That Woman's Blog
• Vermilion Views
• The Oberlin Heritage Center
• The Lorain County Historical Society
• The Lorain Historical Society
  
• The Rocky River Historical Society

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