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Come and explore how the canals impacted Stark County from Canal Fulton to Navarre.
Canalway of Dreams - Through the economic growth from the canals in the 1850s, Ohio became the gateway to the west. This brought many opportunities for…
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Join us in celebrating Stark County’s rich heritage! With over 20 local and family history sites, museums, libraries, and community societies, there’s something for everyone to explore.
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Discover amazing photographs, newspaper articles, audio recordings, and more from our own community’s history. Hear fascinating stories and learn how Stark Memory can help you find your roots.
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Explore the world your ancestors knew. Learn how to uncover the local stories, traditions, and histories that shaped their lives and your family’s story.
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Hey kids – did you know that your family’s memories and souvenirs are actually a treasure? Come hear a story and decorate a box for holding what’s close to your family’s heart.
Please bring a shoe box with you. All other…
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Discover how to find digital images and indexed records from around the world to take your family history to the next level.
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An expert from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Abandoned Mine Land program presents the history of mining in our area. Learn about the modern-day reclamation efforts to address the remaining hazards.
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Have you used Ancestry.com and hit a brick wall or want to know more about it? Gather up family information and bring wit along to learn tips and tricks to getting the most out of your search on Ancestry.
Research time is built into this…
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story.
A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. …
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Stark Library Genealogist Stephanie will talk about her personal experience using Ancestry DNA, which allows you to find information not available through records alone.
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story.
A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. …
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story.
A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. …
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Newspapers are living history, capturing important events and personal information. Learn how to access historical newspapers using Library databases to find your family history or conduct another research project.
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story.
A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. …
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Are you a history buff? Participants will work together to solve puzzles and discover the story of Stark County’s own Robert Pinn.
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story.
A variety of materials will be provided to create pages for your scrapbook. …
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One of the best gifts we can give future generations is recording our stories. Learn how to capture your memories through journaling with our Family and Local History staff.
We know the right kind of questions to get you started and will…
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