Founded in 1875, The Mahoning Valley Historical Society educates and promotes an interest in the history of the Mahoning Valley by collecting, preserving and developing material representative of the people who have inhabited the region.
Information
- Location:
- Youngstown, OH, 44502
- Phone:
- 330-743-2589
- Tues - Sun:
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Events
1 upcoming eventSee All
- Holiday in Motion
The Arms Family Museum
Saturday, December 5 at 10:00am
Photos
2 of 7 albumsSee All
Holiday in Motion 2009Created about 2 weeks ago
Haunted History Halloween PartyCreated about 3 weeks ago
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Notes
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- 2009 Historic Preservation Award Winners 11:45am Jun 9|1 Comment
- 2009 Historic Preservation Awards 8:14am Mar 10
- The Campaign for the Mahoning Valley History Center 6:39am Feb 19
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has evidence that the good ol' days weren't always good. Seventy five years ago, in the fall of 1934, there were 40,522 people in Mahoning County on government relief, which equalled what porportion of the total population? a.) 1 in 3 b.) 1 in 4 c.) 1 in 6 d.) 1 in 8 e.) None of the above
Mahoning Valley Historical Society Turn your cell phone ON! A cell phone audio tour will compliment the Holiday in Motion display at the Arms Family Museum...opening in two weeks!
Source: www.mahoninghistory.org
A cell phone audio tour will compliment this year's display - look for the guide by cell logo, dial a local number and enter the number on the "stop." You'll hear detailed information about specific items, fun stories, and there are even some kid specific stops along the way!
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has Historic Local Crossroads #9: Church Hill-Hubbard Road (State Rte. 304) and Logan Way, Liberty Township, = ?
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has Mill Creek Park history: built in 1896, the oldest impounded body of water in Mill Creek Park is... a.) the Goldfish Pond b.) Lake Cohasset c.) Mirror Lake d.) Lake Glacier e.) None of the above
Mahoning Valley Historical Society Historic local crossroads #8: Boardman Canfield Road (US Rte. 224) and Tippecanoe Rd., on the Boardman/Canfield Township border = ?
Mahoning Valley Historical Society Holiday in Motion opens in three weeks! Where else can you see twirling twinklers, rotating color wheels, spinning trees, trains, music boxes, and hundreds of Santas in one place?
Source: www.mahoninghistory.org
A cell phone audio tour will compliment this year's display - look for the guide by cell logo, dial a local number and enter the number on the "stop." You'll hear detailed information about specific items, fun stories, and there are even some kid specific stops along the way!
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has local sports & recreation history, Jeopardy-style. The answer is: one of the most prolific and important golf course designers in North America in the first half of the 20th century, his portfolio includes the links at Youngstown Country Club in Liberty Twp., and the 36-hole public course in Mill Creek Park, north of Rte. 224 in Boardman Twp.
Mahoning Valley Historical Society historic local crossroads #7 is still open: Logan Way, Tibbits-Wick Road and Sodom Hutchings Rd., Liberty Township, = ? (hint: the name of the crossroads is in the name of one of the roadways)
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has historic local crossroads #7: Logan Rd., Tibbits Wick Road and Sodom Hutchins Rd., Liberty Township, = ?
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has local municipalities history, multiple choice: Girard, Ohio, was incorporated as a village in Liberty Township, Trumbull County, on September 21 of what year? a.) 1836 b.) 1840 c.) 1860 d.) 1891 e.) None of the above
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has local political history, Jeopardy-style (a 50th anniversary special). The answer is: after being suspended from the practice of law and removed from the Youngstown Municipal Court bench by the Ohio Supreme Court earlier in the year for ethical violations, he ran for Mayor of Youngstown on the Democratic ticket and won the general election in November 1959.
Mahoning Valley Historical Society has historic local crossroads #6: McGuffey Rd. and Coitsville-Hubbard Rd. (S.R. 616), on the boarder between the City of Youngstown and Coitsville Township = ?
Mahoning Valley Historical Society Preparations are underway for Holiday in Motion!
Mahoning Valley Historical Society Get a preview of the upcoming Holiday display!
