History Speaks Vol. 1
Our four events are now complete! We look forward to seeing you at History Speaks Vol 2 events in 2022.
In line with our mission to discover, preserve and celebrate UA's history, the Upper Arlington Historical Society offered four unique experiences as part of our "History Speaks Vol. 1" series appealing to diverse audiences. These events focused on topics of interest specific to our community and beyond to provide historical context for contemporary issues.
Due to COVID-19, our events post-March 2020 were virtual or rescheduled, but all were videoed and linked below.
Thanks to our many business and individual sponsors for making this series possible!
Thanks to our LEAD SPONSOR for their generous support!
Thanks also to our Supporting Sponsors - The Wellington School and The Centennial Veterans Committee in Support of the Upper Arlington Veterans Plaza.
Watch our signature March 4, 2021 event - Richard Rothstein discusses racial housing inequalities from his book The Color of Law.
Learn about the Miller family (James T Miller was our first mayor) and The Livingston Seed Company with its connections to Upper Arlington.
Who was Robert Russel Royce, and why do current-day real estate ads promote "Royce-built" homes? Find out more about the man who designed over 100 homes in Upper Arlington, the homes' architecture, the first owners...and a little UA history to set the context.
Veterans Plaza Dedication Ceremony - Saturday, May 29, 2021.
The Ohio Volunteers, a group of living historians, portrayed both soldiers from an Ohio National Guard company not long after their arrival to Camp Willis and civilians who visited the camp. Soldiers demonstrated how they prepared to serve on the Mexican Border by performing drill, eating meals out of mess kits, and entertaining themselves while away from home. Visiting civilians will be both checking on loved ones and trying to negotiate for passes to travel around the camp.
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