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KIDS CAN ENJOY A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THIS
NOVEMBER AT WRHS!
CLEVELAND, OH – At WRHS, Clevelanders can discover the
road to the presidency with Marcus Hanna, find elusive female ancestors, learn
about the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, and more with the following November
programs:
Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Elusive Female Ancestors - Learn how to trace your female forbears in this
class. Topics include maiden names, finding parents, naturalization law,
military records, property law, marriage and divorce, and more. For more
information, contact Roger Ellsworth, 216-229-7887 or
arby69@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
Presidents Maker: Cleveland’s
Marcus Hanna - A timeslider presentation by WRHS’ Chad Malkamaki. In November of
1896, Cleveland businessman, Marcus Alonzo Hanna, became the campaign manager
who helped William McKinley become the twenty-fifth President of the United
States of America. Free with museum admission.
Saturday, November
8, 2008 – 9:30 a.m.
Interpreted Walk Along the Historic Ohio & Erie
Canal- WRHS Historian, John Grabowski and Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist, Ken
Rosenthal lead a morning walk. About 3 miles. Light refreshments and music
of the canal era by Metroparks Historical Interpreter, Hank Mallery at trails
end. Meet at the Metroparks Canalway Center, 4524 E 49th St, Cleveland.
Free program, pre-registration required – call Art Grady, 216-721-5722 x320.
Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
Memory Lane: Scrapbooking
–Preserve with Care - Join the staff in our Archives/Library to learn the very
best way to care for family documents, photographs, ephemera and albums. Free
with museum admission.
Sunday, November 9, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
Author - Marc Tyler Nobleman - Boys of Cleveland: The Creators of Superman
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman tells the behind-the-scenes true story
of the world's first and most famous superhero--created by a pair of teenagers
right here in Cleveland 70 years ago! For the behind-the-scenes story of the
making of this first-of-its-kind book, join author Marc Tyler Nobleman for a
lively hour-long presentation and Q&A. Topics will include the surprising
research discoveries he made while in Cleveland (including at the WRHS), the
authentic touches he put into the text and illustration of the book, his
unlikely role in this year's "Summer of Superman" event, the debunking of a few
curious Superman myths, and his path from book idea to publication. A night to
celebrate heroes, your hometown, and boys with dreams. Book sales and
signing. Program free with museum admission.
Wednesday, Nov. 12th - 6:30
p.m.
Concepts of Race: American Migration & Immigration History –
A presentation by Dr. John Grabowski. Participants can learn about migration
within the United States and learn about the journey from immigrants to citizens
from the late 1800’s through the early 20th century, and its impact on the
United States.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
How to
Get Your Kids to Like History - Pre-plan holiday shopping for your kids with
lots of history-friendly ideas presented in a workshop by museum education
specialist Janice Ziegler. Free with museum admission.
Saturday,
November 15, 2008 – 1:00 p.m.
Discover the WRHS Library Archives
Railroad History Collections - A hands on workshop by WRHS Librarian Ann
Sindelar including Midwest Railroad Historical Foundation, New York Central,
Nickel Plate, and Civil War railroad photograph and archival materials… Free
with museum admission.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
Citizen Soldiers on Horseback – Military Historian, Dr. George Vourlojanis
presents an illustrated lecture/discussion on the 107th Ohio National Guard
Cavalry. Free with museum admission.
Saturday, November 22, 2008 –
2:00 p.m.
How to Get Your Kids to Like History - Pre-plan holiday
shopping for your kids with lots of history-friendly ideas presented in a
workshop by museum education specialist Janice Ziegler. Free with museum
admission.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Big Top Boulevard - Come
one, come all! The new WRHS circus exhibit opens with fanfare, jugglers and
magic! Visitors can enjoy performances of the St. Ignatius Circus Co. from 1:00
to 2:00 p.m. and marvel at the vast and wonderful 40 foot long display of the
Wilson Bros. Miniature Circus. The miniature Big Top is located in the beautiful
Reinberger Gallery and features scale models of all the Big Top attractions,
animals, side shows, trains, crowds and more. A perfect holiday treat for all
ages. Free with museum admission.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 – 2:00
p.m.
Preserving your Heirloom Textiles – Costume and Textile Curator
Megan Spagnolo will discuss the best practices for preserving important items of
clothing, such as wedding dresses, and other textiles. Free with museum
admission.
Admission to the Museum is $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for
seniors, and $5 for children and students. Members are free.
With admission, visitors gain access to The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, The
History Museum, The Chisholm Halle Costume Wing, the Hay-McKinney Mansion and
the WRHS Library.
Special programming and admission rates are offered
Wednesday evenings. Admission to the museum after 5pm is only $5 for all and
parking is free on Wednesday nights. Most programs are free with museum
admission.
The Western Reserve Historical Society is located at 10825
East Blvd. in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland. For more
information on programs and exhibits, call 216-721-5722, ext. 320.
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