History Programs HISTORY SERIES HYBRID: Presenter may be virtual. H Participants may attend in person or virtually with a provided link. Northern Ohio Cold Cases Tuesday, May 21, at 12:00 p.m. Jane Ann Turzillo, author, presenter Although Erie County is home to the picturesque Lake Erie coastline and the historic city of Sandusky, it has seen its measure of tragedy. DNA helped Sandusky police identify a Jane Doe forty-three years to the day she washed up on Lake Erie shores. Now, detectives want to find out who put Patricia Greenwood in the water and why. A triple homicide in 1968 rocked the town of Milan. A father, a mother, and their 12-year-old daughter were murdered while they slept in the beds. Few clues were left behind for police to follow. Hear about these cases and maybe some others. The 1924 Sandusky Tornado Tuesday, June 18, at 12:00 p.m. On June 28th, 1924 a tornado struck the water front of Sandusky. Learn about the damage the tornado caused to the town and those who lost their lives in the storm. Breaking Through the Lines: The Marion Motley Story Tuesday, July 16, at 12:00 p.m. David Lee Morgan, Jr, author, presenter Marion Motley was recognized as one of the gridiron’s most outstanding players for the Cleveland Browns when he was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968 in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. His legacy off the field, as one of four Black players to reintegrate pro football in 1946, helped blaze a path for Black athletes, including baseball’s Jackie Robinson. Yet, the story of one of the sport’s greatest and most impactful players remains unknown to most Americans. David Lee Morgan Jr. will share the stories in his new book Breaking Through the Lines: The Story of Marion Motley, along with how he became co-producer of the 2022 Regional Emmy award-winning documentary Lines Broken: The Story of Marion Motley, which was distributed to PBS affiliates nationally by American Public Television. Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond Tuesday, August 20, at 12:00 p.m. Dr. Timothy Anderson, Phd, presenter The Ohio Valley possesses some of the most resourcerich terrain in the world. Its settlement by humans was thus consequential not only for shaping the geographic and cultural landscape of the region but also for forming the United States and the future of world history. This talk will discuss both the Native Americans who first settled in this land, and the Europeans who started to move into Ohio in the 18th Century. Confederates From Canada Saturday, June 22, at 2:00 p.m. Ralph Lindeman, author, presenter Did you know the Civil War extended into Canada? This talk will show how Confederate leaders, during the last year of the Civil War, initiated a daring strategy to bring the war to the North by launching raids from Canada across the Great Lakes, and highlights one of the most daring raids, which targeted the Civil War prison camp on Johnson’s Island where over 2,000 Confederate officers were held. Tragedy, Damage, Heartbreak, and Heroes: The Sandusky/Lorain Tornado of 1924 Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. Dan Zaleski, historian, presenter On June 28th, 1924, a massively powerful tornado struck Northern Ohio and severely damaged the cities of Sandusky and Lorain. This program follows the path of this epic tornado and shows the incredible damage it caused and what the locations look like today. We discuss the stories of the victims, the damage, the rebuild, and the heroes of this incredible event whose impact is still felt today. Historical Program: Artists of Erie County Monday, July 22, at 6:00 p.m. Many creative artists were born or lived in the Sandusky area. Special Collections Librarian Ron Davidson will tell you about some of these men and women and show examples of some of their works. HISTORY WALKS Walking Tour: The Sandusky Tornado Wednesday, June 26, at 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at, 9:30 a.m. On June 28, 1924 a tornado struck downtown Sandusky. This walking tour will follow the path of the tornado, showing pictures of the damage done by it. The program will start at the Jackson St. Pier and finish at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Walk is approximately 1.7 miles. Artists & Performers of Erie County Cemetery Walk Thursday, July 25, at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 10:00 a.m. Learn about some of the artists, actors, and musicians who are buried in Oakland Cemetery. Oakland Cemetery & Memorial Park is a municipal cemetery located just south of Perkins Avenue on Milan Road. (2917 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870) As this is a walking tour, wear appropriate shoes and outerwear. Be prepared to stand or walk for at least an hour. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.SANDUSKYLIB.ORG OR CALL 419-625-3834.
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