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    Discover Turning Points In Ohio History At Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Nature Center

    News & Press | April 2012

    Discover Turning Points In Ohio History At Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Nature Center

    Posted: April 10, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014



    Cleveland Metroparks Historical Interpreter Foster Brown and
    EdenValley storyteller/author Bette Lou Higgens merge artistic
    talents to present a series of history programs every Saturday in
    May at 7 p.m. at Brecksville Nature Center. �Turning Points in Ohio
    History� - a historical series through story and song artfully
    presents local history through melody and memorable tales. Each
    program is filled with fun facts to strengthen audience members'
    grasp of Ohio history.



    This series of historical programs at Brecksville Nature Center
    include:



    Ohio & Erie Canal � May 5



    Songs and stories that celebrate the importance of this man-made
    waterway which created major turning point in Buckeye history.



    Ballads of the Inland Seas � May 12



    Come hear facisnating stories and songs of ships that sailed the
    Great Lakes and learn of some who met their demise.



     Battle Scars - Stories of the Civil War �
    May 19



    Come hear little-known stories of prison camps, great escapes,
    failed plans, and unfortunate circumstances of the Civil War.



    From Crash to a Bang � May 26



    Take a journey through the Great Depression and learn how
    Ohioans coped and survived through one of the nation's hardest
    times.



    Admission is $5 per person (children, ages 8 & under, are
    free). Reservations are recommended, but not required. Space is
    limited.               



    Brecksville Nature Center is located off Chippewa Creek Drive,
    off the Route 82 entrance of Brecksville Reservation in
    Brecksville.



    For more information and to reserve a seat, call
    440-526-1012.



    Enjoy interesting evenings of story and song perfect for the
    whole family at �Turning Points in Ohio History� at Brecksville
    Nature Center of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
    naturally.



     



     

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