Glass City Center
Jeep Fest Speaker Series
12:00 pm, Saturday, August 3
Who's Your Daddy?
Join Tedd Long, Chief Storyteller at Holy Toledo History, as he shares the story of Barney Roos, one of many fathers of the Jeep.
Imagination Station
5:30 PM, Thursday, August 8
Cardboard: Architectural Walking Tour
Join Imagination Station and Toledo historian Tedd Long for a one-of-a-kind architectural walking tour in the Glass City. Through a vivid storytelling presentation from Long, you'll discover the backstories of numerous historic buildings downtown. Then, learn about the past, present and future of Toledo as you go on a guided tour of the streets of Summit, Madison and Huron with Long.
The Architectural Walking Tour pairs with the science center's newest exhibit "Cardboard: Build Outside the Box" which encourages kids to pursue engineering and architecture as they design what our city will look like in the future.
University of Toledo Carlson Library
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday, September 18
The Toledo Papers: Uncovering the Hidden Backstories of Toledo's Past
Join me as I share a few stories from my latest book, The Toledo Papers, published by The University of Toledo Press.
Main Library - Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
Geneology and Local History Fair
11:15 pm - 12:15 pm, Saturday, October 12
The Toledo Papers
Join historian Tedd Long and learn how he utilized various library resources to develop his new book, Toledo Papers, a compendium of letters and ephemera from Toledo's past-stretching back 200 years.
Journey Through Time in Woodlawn's Section 40
Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum
Fall Tree and Tombstone Tour
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Sunday, October 19
Join me on a tour of Woodlawn's Section 40 where we'll learn about familiar names like Crosby, Doyl, Ketcham, Mills, Mulford, Reynolds, and Robinson.
The Newsboys' Friend
Lourdes University
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series
1:30 – 2:30 PM, Friday, November 8
As big newspapers grew in the mid-19th century, they needed to find ways to sell their papers, and soon, newsboys became commonplace. Newsboys were typically wretchedly poor, homeless children who often shrieked the headlines well into the night and slept on the street. Join us for an inspiring lecture on the life and legacy of John Gunckel, affectionately known as "The Newsboys' Friend." Starting in the 1890s, John Gunckel profoundly impacted the lives of Toledo's young newsboys, transforming their futures through his compassion and dedication. This engaging presentation will delve into Gunckel's journey from a successful railroad executive to a pioneering philanthropist.
Learn from Tedd Long of HolyToledoHistory.com about John Gunckel's extraordinary efforts to uplift the lives of Toledo's newsboys and his legacy as a true friend and advocate for the city's youth.
Special Event
Join us for a special fund-raising event at Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum on Saturday, September 21st, from 3 to 5 pm for Wine, Women, and Song.
This popular tour weaves the stories of five incredible women of Woodlawn with beautiful songs about their lives. It is followed by wine tasting and Hors d ‘Oeuvres. Don't miss it!