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Wednesday, March 10

3:00 pm
What's New at WRHS?

at Gates Mills Brand of Cuyahoga County Library

What's new in collections at the Library/Archives and Genealogy Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society?

Presentation by Library/Archives Curatorial Staff.

Wednesday, March 10

5:00 pm reception; 6:00 pm program

American Industrial & Consumer Suburbs

A public lecture featuring Dr. Andrew Hurley, Chair and Professor of History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and author of Diners, Bowling Alleys, and Trailer Parks: Chasing the American Dream in Postwar Consumer Culture. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 13

9:00 am to 12:00 pm; awards at 2:30 PM

National History Day Regional Competition

at Case Western Reserve University - Nord & Thwing Halls

National History Day regional student competition featuring history projects by 400 students in the form of exhibits, documentaries, performance, papers and websites. Winners advance to State competition. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 16

7:00 pm

History in Mysteries Book Club

at Barnes & Nobles Bookseller

28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere

Discussion of Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear led by WRHS staff. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 20

9:30 am

History in Mysteries Book Club

Discussion of Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear led by WRHS staff. Bagels and coffee provided. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 20

2:00 pm

Frank Drury: The Perfection Stove Co. & Millionaires Row

Presentation by Dan Ruminski about Frank Drury whose company, The Perfection Stove Co., was marketed by Standard Oil in an initiative to increase its sales of kerosene. His resulting fortune built a house on Millionaires Row and supported many of Cleveland's cultural institutions including the Cleveland Playhouse, the Music School Settlement, and the Cleveland Orchestra. Free with paid admission and free for members.

April 8, 15, 22, 19

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Treasure Trove of Cleveland History: Events in Cleveland

In a series of four classes, enjoy hands-on presentations of major events in Cleveland's history from the National Air Races and the 1936 Great Lakes Exposition, to disasters like the East Ohio Gas Co. explosion. Short presentations from the Library and Education staff are followed by hands-on viewing of library and museum resources. Program is part of the Tri-C Neighborhood Scholars Program. To register, please call Tri-C at 216-987-3075. Fee is $48.

Saturday, April 17

9:30 am

History in Mysteries Book Club

Discussion of Perfume, The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind led by WRHS staff. Bagels and coffee provided. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 17

1:00 pm

American Indian Collectors and Collections of WRHS

A discussion of American Indian collectors of the Western Reserve based on items in the WRHS archives and museum is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Presented by Dr. John Grabowski and Dean Zimmerman of WRHS. Part of a three-part series. Fee is $60. For more information call CMA at 888-262-0033.

Tuesday, April 20

7:00 pm

History in Mysteries Book Club

at Barnes & Nobles Bookseller

28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere

Discussion of Perfume, The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind led by WRHS staff. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 20

5:00 pm reception; 6:00 pm program

Folk Music and Rock & Roll

A public lecture featuring Charles McGovern, Associate Professor of American Studies and History from the College of William and Mary. Author of Sold American Consumption and Citizenship, 1890-1945. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 21

10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Coffee with a Curator

Dr. John Grabowski takes you behind the scenes in the Photo Archives of the WRHS Library/Archives and Genealogy Center. This is one session in a four-part series of programs at museums in University Circle. Contact Tri-C's Neighborhood Scholars for information or to register: 216-987-3075. Fee is $60.

Saturday, May 8

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

(Member Advance Admission 10:00 am)

Antiques Appraisal Day

Renowned expert in historic Americana, Cowan Auctions, will evaluate your books, manuscripts, photographs, decorative arts, paintings, political ephemera and more. What will you bring?

$10 per item (max two items permitted)

WRHS Memebers $5 for first item, $10 for second item

Appraisal fee includes museum admission.

Wednesday, May 12

3:00 pm

The Story of Hopkins Airport

at Gates Mills Branch of Cuyahoga County Library

The history of Hopkins, from its opening in 1925 as the world's largest airport to its growth and transformation to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Presented by Dr. Edward J. Pershey, WRHS VP for Special Projects and Exhibits.

Summer 2010: An Earthly Odyssey, Circle Sampler Camp
This is a unique camp experience hosted by The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Campers will explore the wonders of University Circle at nine of Cleveland’s premier institutions in a week of scientific, artistic, musical, theatrical and cultural explorations. This all-day program taps into the many fun, educational resources of University Circle to enrich your child’s understanding of the world. Campers will observe, interact with and explore nature and culture as they learn about all that the area has to offer. Campers are supervised at all times and are escorted to sites either on foot or via University Circle, Inc. buses. At lunchtime, campers provide their own brown-bag lunches and enjoy a recreational activity. Snacks are provided. Drop off and pick up are at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Your child will have lots of fun attending 2010: An Earthly Odyssey this summer at the Circle Sampler Camp.

Grades 1-3
Session I: June 14 to 18
Session II: June 21 to 25

Grades 4-6
Session III: July 12 to 16
Session IV: July 19 to 23

All sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Cost: $230 per session for general public; $208 for members of any participating institution.

For registration visit: http://www.cmnh.org/product/EDYCSC08/CircleSamplerCamp2010.aspx. Or print your registration forms.

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