Local History Center
Address NE Corner : 319 of N Main Michigan & High Ave Streets , Edgerton , Bryan , OH , OH 43517 43506 Phone : 833-633-7323 x 2752
AUGUST PROGRAMMING
Decorating with Houseplants , August 2nd , 6:00PM
Join WCPL Programming Manager , Denver Henderson and learn about decorative planters , unique styles of hanging plants , & and how to do tabletop settings using plants .
Dead Architecture : The History & Symbolism of Tombstones , August 7th , 6:00PM
Why are tombstones shaped like tree stumps , and others like obelisks ? What does a finger pointing upward carved on a tombstone mean ? A weeping willow ? An urn ? Learn the answers to these questions and more !
Cullen Yates : Heartland Impressionist , August 14th , 6:00PM
American Impressionist painter Cullen Yates ( 1866-1945 ) was an internationally known artist whose beautiful landscapes grace museums across the globe ! However , this celebrated figure began life in a wood-framed house on Portland St . in Bryan . Come hear the story of how this Bryanite started painting .
Railroads of Williams County , August 16th , 6:00PM
With the invention of the railroad , advancements in all aspects of life were experienced around the globe . Join Local History Manager , Jared Schnee as he delves into the changes the arrival of the railroad brought to Williams County , and how it impacted local businesses , manufacturing , and transportation .
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMMING
Ghost Towns of Williams County Part 3 , September 11th , 6:00PM
Continue exploring the history of the forgotten settlements in the county .
WEEKLY PROGRAMMING
Researching Williams County Records , September 13th , 6:00PM
Researching records can be challenging . Explore the various research methods & tips for researching Williams County records with Local History Manager , Jared Schnee .
Around the Square , Part 1 , September 18th , 6:00PM
Learn about the history & architecture of the Bryan courthouse square , including Carter ’ s Corners , and the Andrew Tyler hanging , in Part 1 , of this 5 Part series with Denver Henderson .
Make Your Own Terrarium , September 20th , 6:00PM
Terrariums are miniature , low-maintenance , indoor gardens made from transparent glass or plastic containers that can bring greenery and whimsy into any space . Join Denver Henderson as he helps you assemble your own terrarium . All materials will be provided , and no registration is required to attend .
The Inklings : C . S . Lewis , Tolkein , & Their World , August 25th , 6:00PM
In the corner of the Eagle and Child pub in Oxford , England from 1930 to 1949 , there gathered a unique group of artists & writers : C . S . Lewis , J . R . R . Tolkein , David Cecil , and Hugo Dyson , to name a few . Learn all about the group of friends that gave us Aslan and Frodo .