The following are currently on exhibit at the Arms Family Museum of Local History.


On Air: 80 Years of Commercial Broadcasting  in the Mahoning Valley

The Story of My House: Arts & Crafts Design at Greystone 1905-2005

In the Eye of the Beholder: The Photography of Ernest Vickers

 
For more information on the closing dates of exhibits please call
330-743-2589 or email us at: mvhs@mahoninghistory.org

Permanent Exhibits

Greystone
The first floor of the museum, is interpreted as the home of Olive and Wilford Arms. Here you will see the furnishings and ornaments that a wealthy family in Youngstown in the first half of the twentieth century chose to live with. Learn about Arts & Crafts philosophy as reflected in the architecture and interior of this magnificent 1905 home.



Anne Kilcawley Christman Hands-on History Room
This gallery allows visitors of all ages and learning styles the opportunity learn about our local history. Various toys and activities allow children and their guests to explore activities such as building their own log cabin with Lincoln Logs, computer games allow visitors to learn and have fun, and period costumes let children see what they might have worn in the past. 



The Valley Experience
The Valley Experience continues the chronological exploration of Mahoning Valley history. This gallery covers the years from 1830 to 1970 as Youngstown grew from a small town to a city and underwent many industrial, economic, and social changes. A viewing station gives an overview of Mahoning Valley History.

This exhibit is temporarily closed for artifact rotation.  It will reopen on December 1, 2007.

   

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