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The history group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. until noon to chat casually about a pre-announced topic, usually a narrow segment of Massillon history. Chris Craft moderates the discussion.
The "Massillon Remembers" group is free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Some people come to every session; others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. No reservations are required.
The Massillon Museum is located at 121 Lincoln Way East (Ohio 172), in downtown Massillon. For more information, call the Massillon Museum at 330-833-4061.
Media Contacts:
Christine Shearer, Massillon Museum Executive Director - 330-833-4061
Chris Craft, History Group Moderator - 330-833-4061
Margy Vogt, Massillon Museum Public Relations Coordinator - 330-832-8469 or 330-844-1525
Upcoming Topics 2010:
JANUARY 5, 2010
Word & Expression Origins
“There’s enough food here to feed Coxey’s Army!”
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Hairstyles, Beauty Salons & Barber Shops
Braids, Bobs, the Buzz, and Beautiful People
MARCH 2, 2010
Bridges
Remember the Lincoln Way footbridge? The Humpback?
APRIL 6, 2010
Housecleaning
Rug beaters, curtain stretchers, and clotheslines
MAY 4, 2010
First Jobs / Worst Jobs
Soda Jerk? Car hop? Dishwasher? 10¢ an hour?
JUNE 1, 2010
Automobiles
Car trouble and car trips
JULY 6, 2010
The Changing Face of Patriotism
Celebrating July 4th and Our Freedoms
AUGUST 3, 2010
Opportunities Missed
What if... you took that job, married that man...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
Cigar Stores
Good cigars, gossip, and gambling
OCTOBER 5, 2010
Cemeteries
Massillon Gravesites and Ghosts
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Show and Tell
Bring in unusual or favorite items from your past
DECEMBER 7, 2010
“How Cold Was It”
Below Zero Weather, Blizzards & Blasted Cold Days
Previous Topics 2009
January 6
Avocations
Hobbies through the decades. Collections. Pastimes.
February 3
Wish You Were Here
What postcards have you saved? Show and tell!
March 3
So Long, Cod Liver Oil!
Remember remedies as disgusting as the diseases?
April 7
Old Time Radio
Before rock and roll ruled, what was on your Motorola?
May 5
Favorite & Unusual Pets & Animal Experiences
Were you chased by a bull? Have a pet skunk?
June 2
Saving and Shopping
Where did you buy clothes, cars, groceries?
July 7
Stars, Summer Nights & the Solar System
Grade school lessons and high school stargazing.
August 4
Singing in the Car- Family Outings
Sunday drives and road trips.
September 1
Classic Films
The best and worst, most romantic, best adventures...
October 6
Superstitions and Old Wives' Tales
Black cats, sidewalk cracks, and other scary silliness
November 3
And Away We Go! Terrific TV
I Love Lucy, Ed Sullivan, Howdy Doody, Dinah Shore...
December 1
Christmas Memories
Special traditions, gifts, church services, caroling, and fun
Previous Topics 2008
January 8 - "Cold, Snow and Winter Fun"
February 5 - "Most Romantic Moments"
March 4 - "Natural Disasters"
April 1 - "Foolish Mistakes"
May 6 - "Best Accomplishments"
June 3 - "Meyers Lake"
July 1 - "Patriotic Celebrations"
August 5 - "Dog Days of Summer"
September 2 - "Unions, Labor Day, Work
October 7 - "Coal Mines"
November 4 - "Greatest Gifts"
December 2- "My Wish for Massillon"
