Upcoming Events @ BRHS
MICE HAVE INVADED THE MOORE HOUSE
Well, it is not exactly your regular mice, it is several statues of the one and only Mouse--MICKEY. Dr. Richard Hronek's collection of Mickey Mouse memorabilia. There are all sizes and types and even autographs from The Master Mouse. Be sure to visit the Moore House Museum and check out this new display among others.
REMEMBERING CHARLES J. BERRY
In cooperation with the Lorain Public Library, we have set up a display honoring Charles J. Berry. Berry is a war hero from Lorain who would have been 85 years old in May, 2008. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions of jumping on a grenade to shield the lives of his fellow soldiers at Iwo Jima. The Library has loaned us several items for the display including the Medal of Honor. Lorain's Bascule Bridge is named in honor of Charles J. Berry.
PRIDE DAY-SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
Black River Historical Society will be celebrating Pride Day with a yard & landscape clean-up. Surrounding areas my also benefit from our clean-up if we have enough volunteers. We will start at 10am. We are in need of volunteers for this event. If it is too cold for flower planting we may need to set up an additional work party for that. If we have enough help we will be sprending mulch also. Please RSVP at 440-245-2563.
GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING - MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
The meeting will be held at the Rosebud Party Center, 4493 Oberlin Ave., Lorain at 7pm. The program "Plants & Planting" will be presented by Pandy's Garden Center. The public is welcome.
GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING - MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008
Dr. Charles Herdendorf will present "From Volcanoes to Glaciers - Three billion years of Great Lakes Scenery in the Making" at June's meeting. It will be held at Rosebud Party Center, 4493 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain at 7pm. The public is invited.
LORAIN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL - JUNE 27,28,29, 2008
This year's International honors the Armed Forces instead of a spotlight nationality. The spotlight business is the Lorain County Metro Parks. For details check the the Lorain International's website www.loraininternational.org.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS ICE CREAM SALE-FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2008
Black River Historical will again be selling ice cream and water from the Lorain Creamery milk wagon at Black River Landing before the Fireworks.
PORT FEST-JULY 18TH THRU JULY 20TH , 2008
The Port Fest will be held at the Black River Landing, Lorain. The BRHS will again be involved. Volunteers will be needed to man the milk wagon at the event. Check www.lorainportauthority.com for more details.
GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING - MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008
July's meeting will be held at Rosebud Party Center, 4493 Oberlin Ave., Lorain at 7pm. Ron Sauer and Colonel Matt Nahorn will present a program on "the Indian Ridge Museum - From Old to New". Open to the public.
TASTE OF HISTORY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008
This event will be held with the sponsorship of the Lorain Port Authority and the Lorain International. It will include the "Wine on the Water" and tentitive plans for our annual antique show & may include arts & crafts. Vendors please contact the museum at 440-245-2563.
SUNSET FESTIVAL - AUGUST 16, 2008
The Lorain County Metro Parks are bringing back this popular festival to be held at the newly renovated Lakeview Park. Contact www.LorainCountyMetroParks.com for more details.
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