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Westwood Cemetery Anniversary and Community Reunion in Oberlin is June 8

The Friends of Westwood Cemetery is hosting a Westwood Anniversary and Community Reunion at the cemetery, 455 Morgan St. in the city of Oberlin, from 1-4 p.m., June 8, according to a news release.This afternoon event will include a brief program of welcome, recognition of elders in attendance, blessings and remarks at 1:30 p.m., to […]

Oberlin Chalk Walk returns June 22 for 17th year

The Oberlin Chalk Walk is returning for the 17th year, according to a news release.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 22.A rain date is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 23.The theme for the wall this year is “Inspirational Women.”Local and regional artists will create imaginative chalk […]

Underground Railroad roots run deep in Oberlin

In 1835, 32 students from Cincinnati’s Lane Seminary became frustrated with the school’s pro-slavery politics.John J. Shipherd, a co-founder of Oberlin College, convinced the students to come up north to Oberlin to continue their education.The students refused to attend the school unless staff complied with their abolitionist demands and allowed African American students to attend.The […]

Oberlin Heritage Center offering range of tours during Oberlin College s commencement weekend

The Oberlin Heritage Center is offering a series of tours during Oberlin College’s commencement weekend from May 24-26.“Commencement weekend has always been a very special part of town and college life in Oberlin,” said Amanda Manahan, museum education and tour coordinator for the Oberlin Heritage Center. “It’s one of the more vibrant weekends, so we […]

Harriet Beecher Stowe House director to discuss Lane Rebels at Oberlin Heritage Center meeting

The Oberlin Heritage Center will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m., April 10, at the Hotel at Oberlin, 10 E. College St. The night will feature keynote speaker Christina Hartlieb, who is the executive director of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati. Hartlieb, who will present the program, “Why did the Lane Rebels […]

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