The Lakewood Historical Society
Conducted by Karyn Norwood, Civil War 150 Leadership AmeriCorps Member for Northeast Ohio
Recently, I sat down with Ms. Mazie Adams, Executive Director of the Lakewood Historical Society to talk about Lakewood’s extensive 2011 Civil War Sesquicentennial Anniversary activities. Community partnerships and local enthusiasm have brought the Lakewood Historical Society’s commemoration efforts a [...]

[ July 10, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Base Ball spread across America during the Civil War. Seen as moral booster by both Confederate and Union officers, base ball games where played in army camps and in prisons. The games eased boredom, encouraged team spirit, and were a temporary escape from the horrors of the war. Learn more at the Western Reserve Cup–a [...]

[ June 22, 2011 10:00 am to June 26, 2011 8:00 pm. ] The Civil War has been called the first modern war. However, the war’s significance goes far beyond military struggle. All are welcome to attend a five day historical exploration of the Civil War era in Lakewood at this year’s Ohio Chautauqua!

The Lakewood Historical Society is thrilled to host the Ohio Chautauqua on the Civil War [...]

[ June 1, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Please join the Lakewood Historical Society for this special lecture by Cathy D. Nelson at the Lakewood Public Library! During the nineteenth century, abolitionists and both free blacks and slaves cooperated to help hide and transport runaway slaves on their dangerous journey to freedom. Ohio played a prominent role in this movement, and this illustrated [...]

[ May 18, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Please join the Lakewood Historical Society for this special lecture by Scott Longert at the Lakewood Public Library!  With special emphasis on the 42nd Ohio and their experiences, follow James A. Garfield’s journey as an office and soldier in the US Army from 1861-1863. Garfield was appointed Lt. Col. of the 42nd Ohio, which he led [...]