Lunch and Learn History Series H It’s a Woman’s War, too: Local Members of the Women’s Army Corps Tuesday, January 17, at 12:00 p.m. Molly Sampson, Director, Maritime Museum of Sandusky, presenter The largest women’s branch of the military in WWII was the Women’s Army Corps. Originally founded in 1942 as an Auxiliary Corps, by 1945 150,000 women had enlisted. Join historian Molly Sampson for a brief history of the WAC, highlighting local servicewomen. Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, and the 27th United States Colored Troops Tuesday, February 21, at 12:00 p.m. Dr. Kelly Mezurek, Historian and Author, presenter Dr. Mezurek will discuss how Ohioans reacted to the enlistment of African American troops, the Ohio Black community’s response to the national confl ict, and the impact of their service. The focus of the presentation is on the 5th and 27th USCT, the two Black regiments raised in the state, with special attention given to the greater Sandusky area soldiers and veterans. Best of Show: A Sampler of America’s First Ladies Tuesday, March 21, at 12:00 p.m. Mike Synder, Retired Librarian and Historian, presenter Hear stories about some of the speaker’s favorite First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Eleanor Roosevelt, including a First Lady who spoke fl uent Mandarin and Latin, a First Lady who bore her presidential husband seven children after his fi rst wife bore him eight children, and a First Lady whose fi rst name was Frank. The History of the Marblehead Lighthouse Tuesday, April 18, at 12:00 p.m. Dennis Kennedy, Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society, presenter Come learn about the history of the Marblehead Lighthouse from its construction to the present day. The Women Who Built Hollywood Thursday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Annette Bochenek, historian, presenter Women have been highly infl uential in the fi lm industry ever since the Silent Era, both on-screen and off . Join fi lm historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a virtual presentation about the lives and legacies of some of classic Hollywood’s incredible female directors and stars who possessed a keen sense of business acumen and innovation during the early days of the fi lm industry. The program will include a multimedia presentation of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. Thanks to a funding partnership through the Erie County Community Foundation, Sandusky Library provides on-site access to the Foundation Directory Online. The Foundation Directory is a valuable resource to individuals and non-profi t organizations seeking grants by providing access to information about available grants and grantors across the country. Call or visit the Library for basic instruction to utilize this expansive tool. MORE INFORMATION @ WWW.SANDUSKYLIB.ORG Cleveland Baseball History Saturday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. Scott Longert, author and historian, presenter y 0 p.m. rian, Historian Scott Longert, author of six books on Cleveland baseball history, will present his most recent book Victory on Two Fronts: The Cleveland Indians and Baseball through the World War II Era, a study of Cleveland baseball from 1941-1949 and more. Longert of six has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, most recently on the documentary, War on the Diamond, an in depth look at the rivalry between the Cleveland Indians/ Guardians and the New York Yankees. Sandusky's First Women: Prominent Women in Local History Tuesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. Sandusky Library staff , presenter Erie County women who achieved "fi rsts" in the community. Learn about local women of history and their achievements in the community, often as the fi rst women in their fi eld. Meet: Sandusky's fi rst teacher; the fi rst Sandusky woman to become a physician; Erie County's fi rst woman law enforcement offi cer; the fi rst local woman elected to public offi ce; the ladies who founded a library; and other women of business and community service.
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