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April 2018
“The Dorothy Fuldheim Experience”
Susan Cannavino Presentations with Pizzazz Join us for a look back as Susan explores this local celebrity Dorothy Fuldheim. We will not only hear about her career, but her closely guarded private life. We will learn about her most poignant moments-especially her interview with Hitler. Many of you may have stories of your own to share. It's Pie Night bring a pie to share!
Find out more »May 2018
“Women and Children
Rob Catalano RMS Titanic Enthusiast & Speaker Come hear about some of the most fascinating and lesser known passengers and crew from the RMS Titanic, stories of survivors and the brave souls who stayed behind. Rob will share stories with models, books and memorabilia, including an item that was actually recovered from the debris left in Titanic's voyage to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Who knows, you might even meet the high ranking officer who lived to tell many…
Find out more »June 2018
Letters from the Home Front
A presentation by President and Mrs. Garfield Listen, learn and experience a view of the past as President Garfield and Mrs. Garfield give a performance of the timeless accounts of the Garfield's Civil war thoughts and home front activities-details of their private lives, from the suffering and carnage brought on by war to their domesticity of their "real home" and toddler's first words.
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Solon Home Days
Stop by to see our booth at the annual Solon Home Days, sit a while and reminisce about Solon past days. Solon related items will be on sale.
Find out more »August 2018
7th Annual Community Flea Market
Time to clean out your garage, attic and basement for items that you can sell to someone else. Sellers are asked for a $5 donation per parking spot to sell their treasures. Reservations are needed, please contact SHS President. Museum will be open 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. NO rain date. Space is limited make your reservation soon.
Find out more »September 2018
Beyond the Monument – Local stories of Civil War veterans
Local author Veronica Hughes will speak about her book. It's not about the Civil War-its a book about people. "A solider never dies until he is forgotten", her book's purpose is to "un-forget" the stories of 225 men who left a small Ohio town in 1861 to fight for a great cause. She talks about the individual courage and valor, of brothers and whole families. The stories of selflessness, leadership and friendship, of soldiers 14-71 and the families they left behind.…
Find out more »October 2018
Solon Cemetery Stroll
Back by popular demand. Join us for a stroll through Roselawn Cemetery to lean about Solon ancestors, some famous and not so famous. After the stroll, the museum will be open, and light refreshments will be served. Meet at Roselawn 37225 Solon Road, presentation will start at 2:00. If adverse weather stories will be shared at the museum.
Find out more »November 2018
Veterans Day
Stop by to check out all the military uniforms and memorabilia in our collection. Numerous veteran photos will be on display. Light refreshments served.
Find out more »December 2018
Northeast Ohio Lego Users Group LEGO Display and Kids Lego building contest
Join SHS for the 4th NEOLUG display, a group of adult builders formed in 2010, will set up "MOCs", or My Own Creations. These are creations they have built that are not sets with no instructions. These "lugs" exist all over the country and the world and are comprised of adult lego builders. Come see these true pieces of art and meet there creators. SHS invites children Kindergarten - 4th grade to enter a' "MOC", their own LEGO creation, built…
Find out more »February 2019
N.A.W.C.C. National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Lake Erie Chapter #28
Members and the public are invited to bring in their family clocks and watches to find out some of the history behind their timepiece and what the value might be. The museum will also be open.
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