September Morning…

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2001, Freedom Tower, Otterbein College, September 11th, tragedy, World Trade Center

Awake, to a beautiful morning of sunshine, warmth, and peace…I was able to sleep in that Tuesday morning September 11th 2001. In my third year at Otterbein College studying to be an elementary teacher. I only had one class that day, Technology! I turned on my little 13 inch television, and there was the tragedy of our lives. New York, Manhattan Island, the World Trade Center, engulfed in black smoke. “What is happening!” I, like most of the country, am attached to the TV for the next few hours, then days, then ten days. Twelve years later, wounds are still healing, and hope is strong. Please view this video of the progress in New York City. Freedom Tower, World Trade Center. More later…

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Hidden Treasures

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Family, photos, treasures, volunteer

One of Our Volunteers, Rosemary shares her family stories of the 1930’s. You and I have hidden treasures everywhere we look. Our next exhibit in the Keller Gallery will be A Secret Gift. We thank you Rosemary, for your service to the museum, and for sharing your story! More Later…

Crick in Our Necks…

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History, Lakeside, Mckinley

We as Americans live with a “crick in our necks”, from looking back at our history. Paraphrased from George Will
Lakeside, Ohio has always been a very special place for me. My mother was introduced to this place when she was in the Canton Junior Symphony, now Canton Youth Symphony, and played her violin on Hoover Auditorium’s Stage. She brought me here, along with my two nieces when we took a grand tour of Ohio. William McKinley spoke here when he was Governor of the state of Ohio. Chautauqua is a philosophy that includes four pillars: religion, education, cultural arts and recreation. More later…