by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Sep 14, 2021 | History Highlights
By Zenobia Calhoun, 2021 Summer OHC Volunteer A long drought in 1930 tested Oberlinians’ energy and strength along with millions around the nation. It decimated crops and threatened Oberlin’s water supply: “The water shortage really was a serious condition—more...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Feb 10, 2019 | History Highlights
By OHC Executive Director Liz Schultz The complex of structures on Morgan Street known as the Water Works tells the history of Oberlin’s growth as a city, continuous efforts to problem-solve through science and engineering, and leadership in civic...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | May 27, 2018 | Abolition
By Melva Tolbert, Oberlin Heritage Center Volunteer In keeping with the theme of freedom and the Underground Railroad, I recently visited Norfolk, Virginia which is rich in history and stories of freedom. After a stop at the Norfolk Visitors Bureau, I set out to find...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Sep 8, 2017 | Abolition
by Melva Tolbert, Oberlin Heritage Center volunteer As my husband and I recently traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio for a family reunion, it was a great opportunity to spend time visiting some historic sites in a city that was so active in the struggle for freedom. My brief...
by communications@oberlinheritage.org | Jul 22, 2016 | Oberlin Heritage Center Collections
by Hannah Cipinko, Oberlin Heritage Center Junior Intern Richard Lothrop (1925-2015), pictured with his cocker spaniel Rusty. [1] Oberlin is well known for its historic qualities, its strong sense of community, and high amount of community involvement. In this...
