Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
Thursday, April 23, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lorain County History Center, 284 Washington Avenue, Elyria
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, LCHS invites our incredible volunteers to a special soup and salad lunch as our way of saying thank you for everything you do. Your time, energy, and passion for preserving and sharing Lorain County’s history mean so much, and we truly couldn’t do it without you. Stop by anytime during the lunch hour to grab a bite and let us celebrate you! RSVP to 440-322-3341 or lchs@lchs.org.
From Garford to Fords: Prosperity and Crisis in the Lorain County Auto Industry
Monday, April 27, 6:30 PM
Grafton-Midview Public Library, 983 Main Street, Grafton
April’s America 250-Ohio theme is “Ohio Moves: Transportation.” Come to Grafton-Midview Public Library’s Community Room on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 PM to hear LCHS board member and retired Baldwin Wallace professor Bob Ebert present on the evolution of the Lorain County Automobile Industry. He will share his research and highlight the shift from the Garford Automobile to the Ford Assembly Plant in Lorain County. Registration is required for the event. Click here to register.
“How to do History” Genealogy Workshop: You Only Have a Death Announcement. Now What?
Saturday, May 16, 11:00 AM
Elyria Central Library, 211 2nd Street, Elyria
In May, the spotlight turns to “Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture & Literature.” LCHS is bringing renowned professional genealogist Deborah Abbott, PhD to the Central Branch of Elyria Public Library on Saturday, May 16 for a workshop entitled, “You Only Have a Death Announcement. What Now?” Starting with limited information from a death announcement, she will demonstrate how asking the right questions can open the door to identifying and determining which records are needed to uncover the unknown facts of a relative’s life. Attend and gain practical strategies for approaching genealogical roadblocks and learn how to follow evidence trails with confidence and curiosity. This presentation, the third in a series of “How to do History” workshops held in collaboration with Lorain Historical Society and Oberlin Heritage Center, is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.
LCHS Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, May 21, 9:30 -11:00 AM
The Hickories, 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria
Join LCHS for our Annual Membership Meeting at The Hickories on Thursday, May 21. We will begin at 9:30 AM with light breakfast and coffee on the porch, followed by a brief business meeting at 10:00. Hear exciting news about the America 250 celebration and see a special exhibit of drawings by Katharine Garford Thomas, a woman who not only grew up in The Hickories, but later played a critical role in ensuring that LCHS would preserve the house as a museum and open it to the community. All members are encouraged to attend! Advance registration is requested. RSVP by Friday, May 15. Click here to let us know that you are coming.
Due to the historic architecture of the building, there is no elevator in The Hickories and stairs are required. Strollers, large bags, food, and beverages are not permitted inside the museum during events.