Free lecture to discuss Dresden Howard – BG Independent News

Free lecture to discuss Dresden Howard – BG Independent News

From GRAND RAPIDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Grand Rapids Historical Society has announced a 250th lecture series celebrating 250 years of American history. The programs arranged chronologically from Fallen Timers to the Vietnam War are taking place from April through October. The next lecture will be given in the auditorium of the historic Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front St. The topic of the next program of the series, scheduled for Aug. 22 at 7 p.m., will be Dresden Howard, presented by Peter Wilhelm. A Henry County native and fifth-generation German descendant, Wilhelm holds both a BS in History and German and an MA in Archival and Local History from Bowling Green State University. His published thesis, “The Draining of the Black Swamp,” explores the transformation of northwest Ohio. Wilhelm taught U.S. History and Cultural Geography at Northwest State Community College from 20026-2012 and has co-developed national conferences on Indian Removal. He continues to research and publish local history. There will be 13 programs presented as part of this lecture series. Admission is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to help celebrate this milestone birthday of the country by attending these programs.