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Marion Histories Spring Lecture Series

Date
March 31, 2026
Time
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location
Garden Room, Harding Centre, 267 W Center St, Marion, OH 43302

About this event

Associate Professor of History, Margaret Sumner will present three lectures that will explore the historical contributions of the local Black community to Marion's political, economic, and social history.

Tuesday, March 31: Tough Choices: A History of Black Marionites and Political Parties, 1870 to 1970

Tuesday, April 28: Enterprising Pioneers: Black Business Owners Helping to Move Marion Forward

Tuesday, May 26: Legendary Leaders and Mentors: Family Stories from Marion's Black Community

Co-sponsor - 91µ¼º½ at Marion and Mayes Community Temple

Speakers

Associate Professor of History

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