Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
Only three Americans have held supreme military command in wars critical to the future of the United States and gone on to serve as President. This talk will look at the lives and careers of George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and Dwight Eisenhower- addressing both the secrets to their success and why we may have […]
Gain a fresh perspective on two remarkable first ladies of the 20th century: Betty Ford and Ella Fitzgerald. Dressed in period costume, actors Lynna Metrisin and Debra Rose bring historical accuracy and attention to detail in their dramatic portrayals of the former First Lady of the United States and the First Lady of Jazz. Women […]
Enjoy royal treatment as professional musician Katherine Calvey performs a set of English airs and dances on the flute while accompanied by the historic sounds of the harpsichord and other instruments. Learn about the history of rarely heard compositions and composers from the late 16th to 18th centuries. The presentation includes lovely slides of English […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean for you? Join Megan Allen, Director of Online Learning Design & Delivery at Case Western Reserve University for a beginner-friendly primer designed to take the mystery out of this technology. You’ll learn how AI can assist with your daily hobbies, travel planning, and writing, with a special focus on ethics and online safety. No prior experience […]
Kyrylo Mahlay, an assistant teacher at the Cleveland School of Bandura, will present a lecture on the life of Hnat Khotkevych (1877-1938) and his influence on the Ukrainian instrument, the bandura. After the talk, Kyrylo will demonstrate the harp-like instrument with its distinctive bright sound for the audience. This event is sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council.
Paul Revere has been in America’s public consciousness since Henry Wadsworth Longfellow released The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere in 1861. The famous poem and its memory made Paul Revere famous, but his life and impacts to the country go well beyond one night in April of 1775. Learn about his incredible contributions to the nation and to our region in this lecture. Dr. Robert […]
Did you know FDR’s blood pressure read 300 on the day he died? Join us for an informative talk as Tom Strong, a noted medical lecturer and patient advocate, traces the health problems afflicting our presidents while they were in office. From Geroge Washington to Donald Trump, the president’s health has been a significant issue, and in some cases, impacted history.
“Sargeant” Molly Pitcher- as generals of the Continental army called her- bravely assisted soldiers on the battlefield, even firing cannons at the British during the Revolutionary War. Dolley Madison, with the gifts of charm and hospitality, came to define the role of First Lady when her husband, James Madison, took office as the fourth President of the United States. Join Women in History’s Ruth Pangrace and Leslie Stager for an engaging hour as they breathe […]
For four generations, the Adams family had a profound impact on not only the United States’s founding through the American Revolution, but its cultural and political development as well. From John and Abigail Adams to Henry and Clover Adams and their Cleveland friends, this lecture, from Dr. Robert Shimp of the Lakewood Historical Society, will explore the […]
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This groundbreaking musical sensation tells the story of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. Hip-hop, R&B, jazz and traditional Broadway style music are used to tell the story of Hamilton's life- including his role in the American Revolutionary War and serving as the first Secretary of the Treasury. The show has won many accolades, including 11 Tony […]
George Washington went from a young, inexperienced officer in the British colonial forces to supreme commander of a revolutionary army challenging the very same British Empire. How would a man who never led more than a few hundred men command a nascent army facing the best military in the world? How would he keep that army in the field in the face of incredible adversity? And how did he plan and execute a campaign that was daring, innovative […]
A Redcoat is here once again in Northeast Ohio! Outfitted with exact reproductions of the clothing, arms and equipment of an original Redcoat, Private David Zeih recreates the stirring days of the Revolutionary War as a British soldier serving King George III. With a piece-by-piece explanation of his uniform and a musket demonstration, he describes life as it was in the Crown’s army. Zeih is a retired history teacher and longtime […]