Lecture on Poles in the Valley

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer of Polish Youngstown will lecture on “The History and Heritage of the Polish Community” at noon Thursday at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., downtown.

Poles began emigrating to the Mahoning Valley in the 1890s to work in mills, and have contributed to the culture and history of the Valley in many ways. Heschemeyer will discuss notable Polish citizens, churches and community culture. Her lecture is part of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Bites and Bits of History series.

Guests can bring a lunch, or visit Overture restaurant for a $6 lunch special. Call 330-744-9900 to place an order. For information, call the MVHS at 330-743-2589 or go to mahoninghistory.org.

Other upcoming programs in the series include:

“Remembering the Old Mill Museum,” by Ray Novotny, Nov. 15. What is now known as Lanterman’s Mill was once The Old Mill Museum, one of the Valley’s most-visited places.

“Glimpses of the Holy Land,” by retired Prof. George Beelen, Dec. 20.