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2/4/12 -- February 25 (Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.) Doing American History: Past, Present, Future. This symposium in recognition of Gary Kornblith's retirement from the Oberlin College History Department will feature former students of Gary Kornblith and Carol Lasser.

The morning session is on "How We Got to Where We Are: Becoming American Historians" and the afternoon one is entitled "Where We Are Going: Envisioning the Practice of American History." Among the speakers is former Oberlin Heritage Center intern Adina Langer (OC '06) who now works for the National September 11 Memorial Museum. Contact the history department at 440-775-8520 for more information.

 Location: Craig Lecture Hall, Oberlin Science Center. 119 Woodland Street at Lorain St. / S.R. 511. Read More ...

1/26/12 -- February 29 (Wednesday, 7:15 p.m.) Oberlin Here and Elsewhere: The Legacy of John Frederick Oberlin beyond Ohio.  In 1946 Yasuzo and Ikuko Shimizu, graduates of the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology in 1926 and 1927 respectively, established Obirin Gakuen (Institute) in Tokyo, Japan.  They were inspired by their time as students at Oberlin College and the life of John Frederick Oberlin.  Ken Grossi, Oberlin College Archivist and OHC Board member, attended a symposium at J. F. Oberlin University (new name of the school in Tokyo, part of the Obirin Gakuen Institute) in November 2011 to help commemorate the work of Yasuzo and Ikuko Shimizu and to discuss the legacy of John Frederick Oberlin.  Ken will talk about his trip to Tokyo and the influence of John Frederick Oberlin on the founding of Oberlin, Ohio, the colony and the college, and how his values and beliefs were carried to other places in the United States as well as Japan.  Location: Heiser Auditorium, Kendal at Oberlin. Read More ...

1/26/12 -- March 18 (Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.) Docent Training Introductory Workshop.  Love Oberlin and its history and want to help share it with others?  Consider becoming an Oberlin Heritage Center volunteer docent -- a great way to learn more about Oberlin and its unique history!  Talk to Museum Education and Tour Coordinator Liz Schultz (tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org) and make arrangements to take a complimentary tour of our three historic buildings before the training to see whether docenting is your "cup of tea."  We ask that docents commit to leading at least four tours per year.  This training is also a great first step if you are interested in leading history walks (trainings at later dates).  Our docent team is a fun and diverse group of all ages and backgrounds, which meets periodically for informational gatherings, field trips, and more.  Register by March 14.  Location: Monroe House. Read More ...

2/4/12 -- March 28 (Wednesday, 7:15 p.m.) "You Cannot Resist the Call": Oberlin and Women's Changing Roles in the Nation. Youngstown State University graduate students Roger Juntunen and Jane Spies have been researching women, acknowledged and unsung, as part of an internship project with the Oberlin Heritage Center. Roger will present highlights of their findings in an illustrated presentation that includes rarely heard stories of outspoken women who lived in Oberlin or attended the college. Learn how their actions reflected, and often caused, national shifts in the understanding of women's potential, rights, and roles. Highlights will include diary excerpts from Jennie Allen, who lived in what is today Allencroft/Russia House, the epic lives of the once enslaved abolitionist Edmonson sisters, the struggles of artist Edmonia Lewis, and the jailing of suffragist Doris Stevens. Join us in celebrating Women's History month.

Location: Heiser Auditorium, Kendal at Oberlin. Read More ...

2/4/12 -- April 2-5 (Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or sign up for both two-day sessions) Spring Break Camp Week 1. Some area schools have break this week, while others have it the next, so the Oberlin Heritage Center is hosting camps each week. Camps are for boys and girls ages 8-12 years old. Fee: $45 per camp; $40 for children/grandchildren of Oberlin Heritage Center members. Register by March 17 to receive an additional $3 per camp discount. Maximum enrollment is 17 children per camp. Location: Oberlin Depot.

April 2-3 Legends, Tales, and History Camp. Kids will explore classic legends and fairy tales
and learn a bit of history along the way. From cobblers, to spinning wheels, to magical
lamps, we'll have fun with old stories.

April 4-5 Innovations and Technology of the Civil War Era Camp. Campers will investigate the workings of iron-clad ships, the telegraph, camp cookery, and more through hands-on activities.

April 10-13 (Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Spring Break Camp Week 2. Kids who were not able to attend last week can come this week! See details in April 2-5 listing.

April 10-11 Legends, Tales, and History Camp (repeat)

April 12-13 Innovations and Technology of the Civil War Era Camp (repeat) Read More ...

2/4/12 -- April 4 (Wednesday, 5 - 8:30 p.m.) Plan now to attend the Oberlin Heritage Center's Annual Meeting and Dinner, which includes presentations to the recipients of the Oberlin Heritage Center's 11th Annual Community Awards as well as a brief OHC business meeting and a fun and lively look at the Heritage Center's successes in the past year and its future plans. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with an optional social hour and dinner is served at 6 p.m. followed by the program at about 7 p.m.

Tickets purchased by March 23 are $25 for OHC members and $30 for the general public; after March 23, tickets are $30 (OHC members) and $35 (general public). Reservations must be made by March 30. More information will be mailed to OHC members in early March; if you do not receive a flyer, or need more information, call (440) 774-1700 or e-mail members@oberlinheritage.org.

 Location: Oberlin Inn. Read More ...

2/4/12 -- April 25 (Wednesday, 7:15 p.m.) Behind the Scenes at the Oberlin Heritage Center. Whether it is the stub of a pencil from a no longer extant lumber company, or the contents of an entire abandoned house, the Oberlin Heritage Center gets a steady flow of potential donation offers of all sizes and kinds. Armed with state-of-the-art policy and plans, and working together with Collections Assistant Prue Richards and Executive Director Pat Murphy, the Collections Committee carefully evaluates each offer to determine whether or not to accept the gift and help find the best outcome for the Heritage Center, for the object(s) and archival materials, and for the donor-with sometimes surprising results! Come hear how the talented, experienced, all-volunteer Collections Committee has helped the OHC evolve from a "community attic" to a professional collecting repository and museum.

 Location: Kendal at Oberlin's Heiser Auditorium. Read More ...