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07 30, 2022

You’re History, Episode I: Royal Reads & Brit Hits

By |2022-07-25T14:26:59-04:00July 30, 2022|

Our resident history wonks John Foster and Traci Hoffman welcome you to our new vlog, You’re History!

Traci is fascinated by royal history and John never passes up an opportunity to mention Samuel Pepys, so we’re launching with some royal reads and British hits including

  1. Young Elizabeth: The Making of the Queen by Kate Williams
  2. The History of England Vol. VI: Innovation by Peter Ackroyd
  3. Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey by Nicola Tallis

Discover fun historical tidbits like what Queen Elizabeth I said after the death of Mary, Queen of Scots, or why it’s the Stamp Tax (of all things) that riled up the Americans. And come back for more You’re History every month.

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07 2, 2022

Discover the History & Future of NATO

By |2022-06-29T14:36:50-04:00July 2, 2022|

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster explores the history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its possible future.

NATO was a bulwark of security for western Europe and North America during the decades of the Cold War. Since 1989, it has been an organization in search of a mission. What can it contribute to global security this century, especially in the light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

In addition to being a reference librarian, Foster has a doctorate degree in history. He has taught history at both high school and college levels. Previously, he has led series on the Battles of World War II, the Cold War, the American Revolution, The Vietnam Wars, and US Presidents of the 20th Century at the library.

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06 18, 2022

Revisit the Constitutional Convention of 1787

By |2022-06-12T16:06:18-04:00June 18, 2022|

Our resident historian Dr. John Foster is discussing the origins of the US Constitution during a special year-long lecture series from the library. In his most recent talk, he discussed the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Ostensibly, the convention was called to revise the ineffective Articles of Confederation. However, many delegates had more ambitious plans. Discover how a nation was forged during those four sweltering months in Philadelphia.

The first program in Foster’s series was on the influence of the English Civil War on our founding fathers. You can watch that talk in its entirety on our YouTube channel.

His next talk in the series will tackle The Federalist Papers and ratification. It will be 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, at our Main branch.

In addition to being a reference librarian, Foster has a doctorate degree in history. He has taught history at both high school and college levels. Previously, he has led series on the Battles of World War II, the Cold War, the American Revolution, The Vietnam Wars, and US Presidents of the 20th Century at the library.

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05 7, 2022

Meet Lucretia Garfield: An Ohio Girl in Washington

By |2022-05-01T10:02:43-04:00May 7, 2022|

See history through the illuminating eyes of First Lady Lucretia Garfield!

Debbie Weinkamer, a historical reenactor from We Made History, performs as Garfield and share stories from her life in Washington D.C. from the 1860s to 1880s. As you might already know, Lucretia was the wife of U.S. Congressman, President and Mentor native James A. Garfield.

Lucretia Garfield grew up a shy farmer’s daughter from Garrettsville, Ohio, and was hesitant to put her family in the “fishbowl” of Washington D.C. for reporters and socialites to critique.

Debbie (as Lucretia) will return to the library when our Civil War series continues on Wednesday, May 11. She’ll discuss what the home front was like in Hiram, Ohio, while her husband James A. Garfield and brothers fought in the Civil War. The program is free to attend. You can register to attend on our website.

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05 6, 2022

Discover True-Crime Stories of Murder & Mayhem on Lake Erie

By |2022-05-03T10:19:56-04:00May 6, 2022|

Local historian and author Wendy Koile has written about the legends of Lake Erie and disasters on its shores. So, for her newest book, she explores stories of murder and mayhem on the lake.

In this interview, Koile explains how researching history is like treasure hunting. (She has experience with both.) She also shares why she loves Lake Erie and wants to tell its stories. Finally, she recommends where you should eat if you only have one night in Geneva-on-the-Lake.

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