Tag Archives: Lake County History Center

Discover Lake County’s old crimes of old times

Posted on October 2, 2019 by MPL Comm Outreach

As part of Mentor Mystery Month, you can learn about Lake County’s criminal history during a special program at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at our Lake Branch. Discover the history of: Lake County’s cringe-worthy first murder Party girl … Continue reading →

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Hear the Eerie Legends of Lake County

Posted on September 26, 2019 by MPL Comm Outreach

Lake County legends have fascinated locals throughout the years. Which buildings are haunted? Was there really a monster on Little Mountain? Share your own local myths and legends and learn about other puzzling and extraordinary happenings in our own backyard … Continue reading →

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Discover history through games

Posted on September 4, 2019 by MPL Comm Outreach

As part of our 200th anniversary, we’re hosting a pair of programs where kids can learn about history through games. First, children can play the Township Game at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at our Main Branch. Kids in … Continue reading →

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The story of the Willoughby chemical weapons plant

Posted on August 8, 2019 by MPL Comm Outreach

Did you know that Willoughby housed a chemical weapons plant during World War I? Learn more about this surprising piece of local history during a special program at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, at our Main Branch. Jeffrey Frischkorn, former … Continue reading →

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Travel to the Lake County’s posh, Gilded-Age past

Posted on July 28, 2019 by MPL Comm Outreach

Did you know that Lake County used to be the preferred vacation destination for the wealthy in the 19th century? Specifically, Little Mountain Road in Mentor and Concord Township used to be dotted with grand hotels, bath houses and extravagant … Continue reading →

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