Join the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) for this year’s Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, featuring the works of this year's Local History Publication Award winners.

The first lecture of the series features Alexandra Bevins, winner of the article category - independent division, discusses her article "The Worthington Project: A Documentary History." 

Learn about the long-forgotten history of an African American cemetery in Defiance County, and recent efforts to commemorate and preserve the cemetery site.

All lectures are free and open to the public. 

Remaining Lectures:  

Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 3:30 p.m.
Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room
Digging Up Devils: The Search for a Satanic Murder Cult in Rural Ohio by Jack Legg, winner of the book category - independent division.

Thursday, Oct. 31 | 3:30 p.m.
Zoom Presentation - Registration Required
Confederates from Canada: John Yates Beall and the Rebel Raids on the Great Lakes by Ralph Lindeman, winner of the book category - professional division.

Thursday, Nov. 7 | 3:30 p.m.
Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room
"Samuel 'Golden Rule' Jones: Music and the Social Good in Progressive Era Toledo, Ohio" by Dr. Mary Natvig, winner of the article category - professional division.