Bay Historical Society celebrates 'Ohio's Unsung Heroines'

Hear the stories of “Ohio’s Unsung Heroines” at the Thursday, Nov. 20, meeting of the Bay Village Historical Society.

The gripping presentation will highlight the endeavors of women during the Civil War. Told from a woman’s perspective, the program will include riveting stories of female spies, soldiers, doctors, nurses, abolitionists, wives and mothers. Civil war memorabilia will be on display and there will be visits by special guests from the period.

Admission to the meeting is free and open to the public. A potluck dinner will be served, with the main entrée of roast turkey and dressing provided by the Bay Village Historical Society. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish for 10 to share and their own place setting. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Bay Village Community House. Phone 440-554-6355 to reserve a space at the dinner.

The next meeting of the Bay Village Historical Society, slated for Feb. 20, will feature a presentation about the history of Playhouse Square by speaker George McNulty.

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Volume 6, Issue 23, Posted 9:53 AM, 11.11.2014