*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/Events 20 Beginning Family History Series * Medina - Sat., 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Learn to use essential records that document the lives of your ancestors, followed by time to apply what you learn in your own research. Register for one or more classes. Mar. 1 - U.S. Census Records Mar. 15 - Vital Records Apr. 5 - Estate Records Apr. 26 - Land Records Finding Challenging Names in Genealogy Databases * Medina - Sat., Mar. 1, 2:00 pm Explore strategies for locating hard-to-find relatives in genealogical databases. Equip yourself with the tools to triumph over obstacles and bring your quest to new heights. Presented by Mary Milne Jamba. Sponsored by Medina County Genealogical Society. Optional viewing on Zoom. Bitter Medicine: The Story Behind the Story Seville - Sat., Mar. 8, 2:00 pm Author Mae McGraw discusses her new book, Bitter Medicine, as well as noteworthy people from the Civil War period and Medina County’s role in the Underground Railroad. Book sale to follow. Genealogy Discussion Group Medina - Wed., Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, 12:30 pm Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. Women in History: Alice Paul Medina - Mon., Mar. 24, 6:00 pm Enjoy an actor portrayal of Alice Paul and her efforts for the Woman’s Suffrage Movement. The British Invasion Lodi - Mon., Mar. 24, 6:30 pm Pop Culture Historian Bill Brauning reviews the bands and singers which were part of the 1964 music scene. Appraise It! Lodi - Thu., Mar. 27, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Bring in an item for identification, historical placement, and common market value. Adult Events Chippewa Lake Lodi - Sat., Apr. 5, 1:30 pm Gayle Foster shares memories and discusses what the future holds for this old amusement park. Book sale to follow. Buried Secrets: Looking for Frank and Ida * Zoom - Sat., Apr. 5, 2:00 pm Anne Hanson discusses her book, a genealogical detective story about her grandparents’ past, and shares her research and writing process. Sponsored by Medina County Genealogical Society. Optional viewing at Medina Library. France & Normandy: A Historical Journey * Brunswick - Tue., Apr. 15, 6:30 pm Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of France during this fascinating presentation. Bomb City, USA Lodi - Tue., Apr. 22, 6:30 pm Danny Greene and John Nardi tried to muscle in on the Cleveland Mob’s operations. The result was a bloody mob war that left Cleveland with the moniker “Bomb City USA!” Presented by Dennis Sutcliffe. Shipwreck on Lake Erie * Brunswick - Wed., May 7, 6:00 pm Learn the history and demise of the SS Marquette & Bessemer with Thomas Adams, author of Where is the No. 2? Book sale to follow. Genealogy on the Go * Medina - Sat., May 17, 2:00 pm Learn key features of and how to use mobile apps like FamilySearch: Family Tree App, Ancestry: Family History & DNA, and more. Optional viewing on Zoom. Honeys of the Hooch Lodi - Wed., May 21, 6:00 pm Hear the sordid tales of female moonshiners in the heart of Appalachia and beyond. Presented by McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. Women of the Western Reserve Lodi - Tue., May 27, 6:30 pm Discover the pioneers, cultural leaders, suffragists, and other trailblazing women who shaped the Western Reserve, from its earliest settlers to influential figures of the 20th century. Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society. History & Genealogy mcdl.info/HistoryEvents
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