Thursday, 8/22 is this month's #behindthescenes tour. Sign up to see how we store our collection, where we work, and what makes the whole hive thrive! Call to register at (440)639-2945 or visit buff.ly/2kgyCSq #historymuseum #painesvilleohio #mentorohio

On August 25, “The Wizard of Oz” will celebrate its 80th anniversary! Pictured here is Cleveland, Ohio native, Margaret Hamilton who is best known for playing the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in “The Wizard of Oz.” #TheWizardofOz #OhioHistory Photo: Chicago Tribune

This sewing machine was used to sew the wing fabric on the world's first successful flying machine, the 1903 Wright Flyer. It was also used to sew the fabric coverings of other Wright aircraft, from their earliest gliders to the 1905 Wright Flyer III. ohiomemory.org/digital/collec…

Like to explore old buildings? Register before 4pm to join our monthly #behindthescenes tour! On 8/22 at 6:30pm you'll be led all throughout our historic building. Call (440)369-2945 or visit buff.ly/2kgyCSq #tresspasslegally #comeseehistory #historymuseum #painesvilleoh

If anyone knows what "curd casieu" is, hmu because I GOOGLED SO LONG AND HARD AND FOUND NOTHING. 😭Otherwise, enjoy this early milk propaganda! 😀 #lchsnewssnip #milk #vintagenewspaper #antiquenewspaper #ThrowbackThursday

This is such a great burn and while it's probably not a real story, I kinda wish it was. #lchsnewssnip #vintagenewspaper #antiquenewspaper #oldnews #cranberries

That's gotta be it!! I'm wondering now if an N accidently became a U during printing??

I will admit, IDK much about wheat but man, it's gotta be good if the newspaper takes notice, right? Really wanna know now by what characteristics wheat is judged. Anyone? #ThrowbackThursday #farming #agriculture #wheat #vintagenewspaper #vintagearticle

Ah yes, cure something that dehydrates you by...dehydrating yourself more? 19th century medicine was a TRIP, y'all. Maybe this will be the next cinnamon challenge. #ThrowbackThursday #snakeoil #medicalhistory #medicine #vintagearticle #vintagenewspaper #donottrythis #forrealtho

It feels really obvious but my brain just went WHEAT HAS FLOWERS? According to the internet, the quality depends on what it's used for! For food, it's things like flower size, color, etc. (Google is so helpful. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_qua…)

I feel like there's a new level of get off my lawn joke here...

Come with us to Ferrante Winery on Sept. 11 at 6pm to hear Mark Gilson speak with first hand knowledge of the nursery industry in Lake County. Call for more info at: (440) 639-2945 #dinnerdate #lecture #lakecountyohio #winery #plants #nursery

The nastiness that was the cholera epidemic wasn't just confined to humans; cows were exposed through ingestion. This was either exposure to contaminated feces or water sources. Bison & dogs were also susceptible. #history #medicalhistory #vintagenewspaper #ThrowbackThursday

So by this logic, if there were a play called "My Ladies Fair," it would be very VERY different compared to "My Fair Lady." #vintangenewspaper #ThrowbackThursday #myfairlady #vintage #history

Kids can have fun & learn about local history when they play the Township Game with our friends at Lake County History on Saturday, Sept. 14. Details: mentorpl.libcal.com/event/5495044

You've always got to be thankful to the person who keeps your ride smooth. Give a shout out to your fav mechanic! #mechanics #vintagenewspaper #thiswasntlate #ssssh #throwbackthursday #history

Kinda disagree with all of these, but especially the last. What do you make of these old bits of "wisdom?" Have things changed since this was printed? #history #wisdom #vintagenewspaper #throwbackthursday

In an effort to reach people who aren't able to see the #artwork on display, London's National Gallery sent "Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria" by #ArtemisiaGentileschi on tour—w/ a recent stop at a women’s prison. Learn more from Smithsonian Magazine: bit.ly/2ZlhtWO

Speakers capturing the crowd at Constitution Day Fest.

Thanks for coming to visit!