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Third Annual History on Tap

Saturday July 18th

7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Harry Burt/Ross Radio Building

325 West Federal

Downtown Youngstown

 

Live Music by the Second Avenue Band

Silent Auction

Signature Cocktails & Celebrity Bartenders

Cool Treats by Thymely Events

 

Tickets are only $25

A $40 ticket includes a one year

membership to the Historical Society

 

Purchase Tickets Online!

 

Historic Preservation Awards

 

4 Learn about the 2009 Winners!

 

Summer Story Time 

 

Wednesdays, July 8, 22, 29 & August 12, 19

10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages 3-5

Learn about history through a story, craft

and free play in the Hands-On History Room

 

Free admission

Call to reserve a spot - 330-743-2589

Arms Family Museum of Local History

648 Wick Ave, Youngstown

 

 

 

New Exhibit

 

 

A new exhibit at the Arms Family Museum of Local History features the photography of John D. Megown, a professional photographer in Youngstown during the early decades of the 20th Century.  Megown photographed Youngstown’s growing commercial district and the construction of several landmark buildings; as well as schools, businesses, industry, and scenic views from Mill Creek and Idora Parks.

 

John Megown: An Early 20th Century Perspective is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Arms Family Museum.  

 

 

Museum without Walls

 

A New Store Window Display has been

installed at the History Center

 

4Learn More!

 

New - Artifact of the Month

Learn about a different artifacts from the Historical Society's collection. 

 

This month:

Shetland-Type Fine Wool Shawl

 

 

See Video & Photos of

Historical Holidays 2008

 

 

History in the Making!

 

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has purchased the Harry Burt/Ross Radio building at 325 West Federal Street in Downtown Youngstown.

 

Learn what happened on each floor of Burt's Confectionary and read excerpts of Harry Burt's souvenir booklet in Historical Happenings,

now available!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society educates and promotes an interest in the history of the Mahoning Valley by collecting, preserving, and developing material representative of the people who have inhabited the region.

 

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