Saturday, May 16, 10am-12pm Do you enjoy talking with people and sharing your passion for Oberlin and its history? Then consider becoming an OHC Tour Guide and join us for a two-hour training of our most popular history walk. The training will cover content relating to Oberlin’s commitment to racial integration, the community’s role in abolition and the Underground Railroad, stories of freedom seekers, and what followed the abolishment of slavery. Even if you are unsure of your interest in giving this history walk, the information included is reflected in many of OHC’s tours and offerings and provides more insight into the history of the community. All training attendees will receive a tour guide manual and a complimentary pass to shadow this tour during a public offering. If you are interested, please RSVP to Amanda Manahan at tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org by Saturday, May 9. The training will begin at the First Church in Oberlin (106 N. Main St.).

How to Do History Workshop Series - You Only Have a Death Announcement. What Now? (Genealogy) (with the Lorain County Historical Society) Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Elyria Public Library (Main Branch) Starting with limited information from a death announcement, professional genealogist Deborah Abbott, PhD, will demonstrate how asking the right questions can open the door to identifying and determining which records are needed to uncover the unknown facts of a relative’s life. She will emphasize the importance of locating and carefully analyzing documents, understanding how one record leads to another, and building a fuller picture from the smallest clues. Attendees will gain practical strategies for approaching genealogical roadblocks and learn how to follow evidence trails with confidence and curiosity. Register for this program on the Lorain County Historical Society website, https://lchs.org/.

Collecting Oral Histories (with the Lorain Historical Society) Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Professor Gina Perez from Oberlin College returns to the Lorain Historical Society for her workshop on “Collecting Oral Histories” on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 – noon.  This training session will focus on the practical aspects of gathering oral histories and will offer opportunity to practice conducting an oral history session with others in the class. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the process is welcome to participate! Watch https://www.lorainhistory.org/ for more information closer to the date. Register by emailing info@lorainhistory.org or calling 440-245-2563x1.   Caring for your Collections (with the Oberlin Heritage Center) Saturday, April 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Oberlin Public Library  The Oberlin Heritage Center is hosting the free workshop “Intro to Caring for your Collections.” Do you have family, club, or business records and STUFF you don’t know what to do with? Start making a plan by attending this introductory workshop about how to care for archives, photographs, objects, and textiles. Individuals with images or documents to be scanned, or seeking specific advice, are also welcome to make a 30-minute appointment with OHC’s Collection Manager, Maren […]