Cleveland District Round Table

2005 Archived Activities from Lake County OHGenWeb 2002-2005

Activities of Genealogical Interest

Lake County Genealogical Society will meet September 26, 2002 at 10:00 AM at the Meeting Room in the Lake County Administration Building, Painesville. Program will be "Cemeteries and Epitaphs" by Jeanette "Teeter" Grosvenor.

Ashtabula County Chapter OGS will be hosting a bus trip to Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne October 16, 17 and 18, 2002. Additional pickup points are available. More information and application are available on their web site at www.ashtabulagen.org,

Casting of the Bell at Lake County Historical Society, Kirtland Hills, Ohio will take place on Saturday and Sunday October 19 and 20, 2002. Saturday will be casting and unmolding of the Bicentennial Bell for Lake County. Sunday will be polishing and ringing of the bell. See the world's only mobile foundry at work. No admission charge. For more information, see Lake County Historical Society site.

Croatian Genealogy Seminar will be held Saturday October 26, 2002 11:00 to 3:00 at the American Croatian Lodge, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake, Ohio. Cost is $15.00 and includes light lunch. Registration required and limited. For more information, see Croatian Genealogy Seminar. If interest in Croatian genealogy or history, go there and click on HOME at the top of the page. Robert Jerin has an extensive links page as well.

Lake County Genealogical Society will meet October 31, 2002 at 10:00 AM at the Meeting Room in the Lake County Administration Building, Painesville. Program will be on Immigration by Sandy Malitz.

East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society invites you to learn about Civil War Genealogy with Brent Morgan speaking. Meeting is at Mayfield United Methodist Church, 810 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Village Tuesday, November 5, 2002 7:30. Doors open at 7:00. $3.00 visitor fee.

November 12, 2002 (Tuesday), 7:00 p.m. Chardon Library -- Geauga Co. Genealogical Society meeting. You do not have to be researching Geauga Co. to find useful tips at the meetings. TOPIC: Census Research Online. Includes online demonstration. FREE. No reservation required.

November 7, 2002 (Thursday), 7:00 p.m. -- TOPIC: School Records. Chardon Library. Call (440) 285-7601 to reserve your place. Speaker: Sandy Malitz

November 18, 2002 (Monday), 7:00 p.m. - TOPIC: People Who Fell Through the Cracks. Geauga West Library. Call (440) 729-4250 to reserve your place. Speaker: Sandy Malitz

Lake County Genealogical Society will meet November 21, 2002 at 10:00 AM at the Meeting Room at Morley Library, 184 Phelps Street, Painesville. Program will be arranged by Mr. Jerry Swenerton, Director of the Kirtland Family History Center.

November 21, 2002 (Thursday), 7:00 p.m. - TOPIC: Family History As Gifts. Bainbridge Library, Geauga County. Call (440) 543-5611 for reservations. Speaker: Sandy Malitz

Heritage Genealogy Tours will be having thir annual Christmas Tour, a week of research in Salt Lake December 8-15, 2002. Perfect time, with reduced patrons and full staffing. This tour provides specialists to give personalized assistance, translations, classes, etc. The town is beautifully decorated for the season and concerts are everywhere. Contact the webmaster for more information.

Lake County Genealogical Society will hold it's annual potluck on January 30, 2003 at 11:30 am at the LakeTran Building on Lake Shore Blvd just east of SR 44. The speaker will be Mr. Ted Minier, president of Ohio Genealogical Society in Mansfield. Bring tableware and dish to share.

Morley Library and Lake County Genealogical Society present a Night Owl Prowl research lock-in at Morley Library February 7, 2003 from 5:00 to 11:00 pm. There will be a "Meet the Author" session, and guest lecturer Ronna Bryant will speak. See the information sheet and application.

"The Underground Railroad of Lake County" will be presented by Karon Tomlinson of the Lake County Historical Society at Willowick Library February 24, 2003 at 7:00 pm. Reservations requested.

Lake County Genealogical Society will hold it's regular monthly meeting on February 27, 2003 at 10:00 am at the Mentor Library. Speaker will be Karon Tomlinson, curator and library director at Lake County Historical Society. Topic will be "Cleveland Summer Estates."

Johnny Appleseed's Bicentennial Adventure--Maple Sugaring Festival March 22, 2003 10 am - 4 pm. Hosted by The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, OH. For more information, see The Holden Arboretum site.

Regular monthly meeting of Lake County Genealogical Society will take place on Thursday March 27, 2003 at 10:00 am at Mentor Library. Speaker will be Ronna Bryant and topic will be "City Directories for Genealogical Research."

"Pioneer Tales of the Western Reserve." Pioneer will share stories of life on the Western Reserve. Frontier food will be sampled March 27, 2003 at 7:00 pm at Willowick Library. Reservations requested.

"A stop at Historic Willoughby," an evening to celebrate the Bicentennial & Willoughby's history with Dr. Ronald J. Taddeo April 14, 2003 at 7:00 pm at Willoughby Library. Reservations requested.

Lake County Genealogical Society will hold it's regular monthly meeting on ThursdayApril 24, 2003 at 10:00 am at the Mentor Library. Topic will be Holden Arboretum.

Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference will the focus. More infoLake County Genealogical Society is planning a trip to Columbus for its April activity. A day of research in Columbus repositories and the rmation coming soon.

Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference will be held in Columbus April 24-26, 2003. Kip Sperry, of the Lake County Sperry family will be the keynote speaker. Information and registration is available at their site at www.ogs.org.

"The Country Estates of Cleveland's Men." Karon Tomlinson of the Lake County Historical Society takes us back to a time of wealth & luxury in Lake County. May 12, 2003 at 7:00 pm at Willowick Library. Reservations requested.

"Willoughby, the First 150 Years," Author Clarence Sindy will reveal how he compiled this history of Willoughby for its 150th birthday.May 23, 2003 at 7:00 pm at Willoughby Library. Reservations requested.

Johnny Appleseed's Bicentennial Adventure - Lawnfield Farm Days May 25, 2003 1 pm - 4 pm at James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH. For more information, see Western Reserve Historical Society site.

Regular monthly meeting of Lake County Genealogical Society will take place on Thursday May 29, 2003 at 10:00 am at Mentor Library. Speaker will be author, Elaine Lillback and topic will be "Finn Hollow of Fairport, Ohio."

North East Ohio Civil War Round Table will be having a dedication ceremony for a new monument which lists the names of the 95 Civil War veterans buried in Willoughby Cemetery. This legacy project will be the culmination of years of research. The ceremony will take place at the cemetery on Sharpe Street in Willoughby at 10:30 a.m. Saturday May 31, 2003.

"Euclid Avenue: Cleveland's Sophisticated Lady." Richard Karberg discusses the glory days of Euclid Avenue. Books will be available for purchase. June 9, 2003 at 7:00 pm at Willowick Library. Reservations requested.

Wildwood Cultural Center Genealogy Classes. 3 sessions Tuesday 7-9 pm June 10-24, 2003 "Genealogy -- A Private Detective Game" by Cynthia Turk. Learning the object and rules of the game and how to find those secret hiding places of family information. Beginning to intermediate level. Reservations required. Contact City of Mentor at 440-255-1100 for fees and more info.

Regular monthly meeting of Lake County Genealogical Society will take place on Thursday June 26, 2003 at 10:00 am at Mentor Library. Ms. McFarland of Euclid Library will speak on The Gardens of Liberty Boulevard.

Johnny Appleseed's Bicentennial Adventure - Tent Show & Ice Cream Social, June 28, 2003 1 pm - 4 pm at Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH. For more information, see Fine Arts Association site.

"The People of Cleveland: A History of Immigration & Migration." John Grabowski, Director of Research at the Western Reserve Historical Society will speak at a Willoughby Eastlake Library. July ??, 2003 Call 440-942-3200 for date, time and place. Reservations requested.

Johnny Appleseed's Bicentennial Adventure - Little Mountain Folk Festival at Lake County Historical Society, Kirtland Hills, Ohio will take place on Saturday and Sunday July 26 10am-6pm and July 27 11 am- 6 pm, 2003. For more information, see Lake County Historical Society site.

"Ohio Genealogy," Cynthia Turk, Lake County Genealogical Society, will help you search for Ohio ancestors by demonstrating web sites. July 30, 2003 at 7:00 pm at Willoughby Library. Reservations requested.

Annual Potluck Picnic of the Lake County Genealogical Society will take place on Thursday July 31, 2003 at 5:00 pm at Concord Woods Park at Spear & Auburn Roads near Quail Hollow. Johnny Appleseed will visit.

"Lighthouses of Lake Erie," Join Christopher Gillcrist of the Great Lakes Historical Society as he visits Lake Erie's lighthouses. August 4, 2003 at 7:00 pm at Willowick Library. Reservations requested.

The Village of Fairport Harbor and the Fairport Harbor Historical Society are pleased to announce the placement of an historic marker on Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 10:00. This historic marker commemorates the Mormon Migration through Fairport Harbor in the 1830's.
The 18" by 24" bronze plaque will be mounted on a large stone and located across the street from the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse. The museum houses numerous historical artifacts and photos, including a display detailing the Mormon Migration through Fairport Harbor to Kirtland, Ohio. The marker is being provided by the Mormon Historical Sites Foundation, of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dr. Fred Woods, professor at Brigham Young University and Executive Director of the Mormon Historic Sites Foundation will be in attendance at the placement of the Fairport historic marker (see above), and will offer a fireside to those interested in learning about this migration Saturday evening August 23, 2003 at the Kirtland Historic Sites Visitors' Center. Seating is quite limited; anyone interested in attending should contact Rich McClellan at 1-440-729-3824 rich@e-mcclellan.com or Anne Creager at 1-216-721-6918 wardandanne@hotmail.com.

VietNam Wall Tour will be in Madison Village on August 29, 30, and 31, 2003 with reading of each of the names. The Madison Historical Society Gift Shop at will be open during that time at 6769 Middle Ridge Road. Other activities will be occuring on the square as well.

Lake County's Underground Railroad Heritage Tour. Narrated bus tour to Ashtabula Harbor, a tour of the ship Amistad, shopping, tour of Hubbard House, dinner at Old Tavern in Unionville including tunnel tour. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, 12:30-7:00 pm. Busses leave from the Lake County History Center. See www.lakehistory.org for cost, reservations.

"Revisiting Ellensburgh, A Vanished Town" A Lake MetroPark program at Arcola Creek Estuary. Ages 10 and older can discover the interesting human history of the early 1800s in Lake County, at the estuary which was once a bustling shipbuilding, ironworking town. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, 10:00 am. See Parks Plus! (mailed to Lake Co. residents) or call 440-358-7275 for cost and reservations. The registration form is available at www.lakemetroparks.com

Madison Historical Society is hosting a Cemetery Tour Saturday Sept. 20, 2003 from noon to 4 p.m. Three area cemeteries will be visited with special "appearances" by many of the town's community builders. This is a fundraiser for the society. Advance tickets at lower rates may be purchased by mail at Box 91, Madison, 44057 or at the gift shop at 6769 Middle Ridge Road during the VietNam Wall Tour in Madison Aug. 29, 30, and 31. For further info, call the society at 440-417-1959 or email to mhistoricalsoc@alltel.net

Johnny Appleseed's Bicentennial Adventure - Fall Harvest Festival & Antique Tractor Show Sept. 20-21, 2003 9 am - 5 pm at Lake Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH. For more information, see Lake Metroparks site.

A Conversation with John D. Rockefeller will be an informative, enjoyable time to find out about his family and early life. Willowick Library Sept. 22, 2003 7 p.m. Reservations requested. Contact the library.

Historic Dining at the Blue Tip Grill, Station St., Mentor, Tues, September 23, 2003 at 6:30 pm. Speaker will be Sue Muehlhauser and topic may be the History of the Historical Society building. 4 wonderful menu choices. Call the Lake County Historical Society for cost, menu, reservations at 440-255-8979. Registration due by Sept. 17.

Regular monthly meeting of Lake County Genealogical Society will take place on Thursday Sept. 25, 2003 at 10:00 am at Mentor Library. Speaker will be Sandra Malitz and topic will be "Planning a Family Reunion."

Military Reflections with Bill Keller, Civil War enthusiast will answer fascinating questions about the 29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Easlake Library September 27, 2003 at 1 pm.

"Penitentiary Glen Past and Present Hike" A Lake MetroPark program to look into the history of the area in the last 200 years. From forest to farm to country estate to park. This two hour hike for adults (11 plus) will be over a variety of terrain with Karen Lakus sharing the history of Penitentiary Glen. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, 2:00 pm. See Parks Plus! (mailed to Lake Co. residents) or call 440-358-7275 for cost, and reservations. The registration form is available at www.lakemetroparks.com/

Myths, Legends and Graveyards, a historical tour of local cemeteries and picnic supper for adults, leaving from the Lake County History Center October 4, 11, and 18, 2003. See www.lakehistory.org for times, cost, reservations.

Celebrate Willowick History-- View photos and peruse articles detailing Willowick's interesting history. Live music, refreshmetns, Bicentennial Bell featured October 6, 2003 4-7 pm at Willowick Library.

Cemetery Landscape and Gravestone symbolism. New ways of thinking about life, death and the individual during the 1800s brought about a new kind of cemetery. October 14, 2003 at 7 p.m. at Willowick Library. Reservations requested.

Cleveland Then and Now will be presented by author, John Grabowski of the Western Reserve Historical Society at the Willowick Library on October 20, 2003 at 7 pm. A glimpse of Cleveland past and present will be provided, and books will be available for purchase. Contact the library for requested reservations.