Discover unusual and surprising stories from Lake County’s history during a free program with staff from Lake History Center at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, in our Main Branch.

What common word is credited to Painesville? What two deaths sparked a decade-long court battle with the Smithsonian? Find out this and more.

The program is open to all. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or by calling us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

Visit our YouTube channel to watch more programs about local history.