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EDUCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES - 2025
In support of our educational mission; to promote central Ohio's rich local and regional history, the G.W. Adams Educational Center is pleased to present a series of informative and thought provoking lectures by area experts and scholars, examining various aspects and events in Ohio's past. Support for this series is provided in part by the generous support of the Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and our good friends at the Dresden Branch Library of the Muskingum County Library System.
Exploring Ohio Canals
w/Sarah Harper, Author
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm
In partnership with our friends at the Dresden Branch Library of the Muskingum County Library System, the G.W. Adams Center at Historic Prospect Place Estate welcomes author Sarah Harper, who will be presenting a fun discussion on Ohio's canal system. Coincidentally, Sarah's presentation marks the 200th anniversary of the building of the Ohio - Erie Canal. Learn how the canal changed Muskingum County, bring opportunity and prosperity to its residents. This presentation is free and open to the public.
Sarah Harper has always enjoyed teaching and travel! In her first book series, Sarah combines these two passions, creating a new style of travel for those looking for something new and exciting. Sarah is a second-generation homeschooler and is married to her college love, Jonathan, who she originally met in her homeschool co-op. Sarah and Jonathan now live in central Ohio with their three boys and two dogs on the family farm. In addition to teaching her boys and traveling with the family, Sarah enjoys playing piano, horseback riding, and relaxing by the campfire.
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Titles:
Have Books, Will Travel: Exploring Ohio Canals
Sweet Sorsha: An Ohio Canal Story
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