WOODEN SHOE HOLLOW WOODEN SHOE HOLLOW PRESENTED BY JAY KATHMAN German immigrants in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century settled in the fertile Mill Creek Valley. They wore wooden shoes in their gardens and present a fascinating story of hard work and musical Saturday Nights. Wooden Shoe Hollow, a historical novel by Charlotte Pieper, describes their lives. Learn more about these little known settlers and their story. Chairman of the Day Gretchen Thomas Read more
A Look at the Macabre A Look at the Macabre Presented by: Diane M. Shields, Historian What better time than October to take a look at why we are so fascinated with strange happenings that can indeed border on frightening, gruesome, and mysterious. After all, Halloween is devoted to ghouls, specters, vampires and demons! During this program, we will examine some real-life situations that frighten us and yet intrigue us! And then a little tongue in cheek at how literature and entertainment pull us in even deeper. Read more
Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Presented by Bette Sherman Bette Sherman, fashion historian, will take us on an excursion through nine decades of style and fashion. They call her the “Queen of Stuff” because her personal, extensive collection gives a peek into a century of fashion industry history. She is the go-to girl for props for Hollywood movies! “A lot of what I collect was meant to be thrown away,” Sherman says. From lithograph powder tins and antique advertising to authentic 20s flapper dresses and vintage handbags, Sherman has it all, and will speak about fashion as well as bring items from her fabulous collection. Mrs. Diane Sakmyster……………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
QUEEN CITY NOTORIOUS PRESENTED BY J.T. TOWNSEND J.T. Townsend is a freelance writer and lifelong resident of Cincinnati. He is the author of regional bestsellers, Queen City Gothic and Queen City Notorious. He is also the former true crime historian for Snitch Magazine and his work has appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Word Magazine and Clews. In this intriguing program, Townsend delves beyond the tabloid headlines and exposes the sinful motivations of memorable villains. Chairman of the Day: Mrs. Sue Eades Read more
THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN PRESENTED BT ROSEMARY DEITZER North Platte was a small town in the middle of Nebraska on the Union Pacific Railroad. During World War II, this was a major route for moving soldiers across the country for training and to the East and West coasts for training and debarkation. A town of only 12,000 people, North Platte welcomed and fed 6 million soldiers during the war. Union Pacific Depot canteen was open 24 hours a day for 4 years. This story honors our veterans and the wonderful people of North Platte. Chairman of the Day: Mary Russell Read more