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America 250 Tri-City Celebration Update


Article by Tina Clemence
Article by Tina Clemence

The Berea Historical Society was excited to host our first “Tale” in our Speaker Series for the America 250 Tri-City celebration. Attendees were greeted by our committee members, refreshments, and the classical pieces of Bach performed by acoustic guitarist Dylan Coble.


Board President, Jack Armstong, began the event by unveiling a plaque in honor of Gayle Morgan, a dear friend and former Board member, who passed away in 2025. Her husband Ron Morgan, and family were in attendance as the plaque was presented in her memory.


Erika Coble, Berea Councilwoman and America 250 committee lead, kicked off the event, followed by Board member Cindy Mravec, who unveiled the community's America 250 Tri-City activities and announced that official merchandise is now available at Berea Historical Society Gift Shop and through Luna Team Shop, with profits supporting both the Berea and Middleburg Heights historical societies.


Local historian and former Berea Historical Society President, Dennis Kushlak, presented our first "Tri-City Tale." He highlighted the early history of Ohio Land, from the pre-Revolutionary War era to the shaping of the Connecticut Western Reserve’s Township 6, Range 14, which became Middleburgh Township. His emphasis was on the years 1776 through 1809 when the Jared Hickcox family became our first residents.


Marylynn Podusiwsky, President of the Middleburg Heights Historical Society, shared insights into a local history coloring book she is developing for third-grade classes across our Tri-City community. She is collecting books to hand out to third graders across the Berea City School District. Nicolette Scott of Broad View Eye Center and President of the Berea Chamber of Commerce, spoke about how the Chamber and local businesses will participate in the America 250 celebration.


Our next speaking event, "Middleburg Township: The Early Years," will be held at the Middleburg Heights Community Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Marylynn will share stories of the earliest settlers and the local quarry and onion industries.


We look forward to you joining us to discover how Middleburgh Township became the "Onion Capital of the World!" In the meantime, please consider supporting your local historical societies by purchasing America 250 merchandise through Luna Team Shop.


For more information about our America 250 events, please visit: https://www.america250tricity.org


 
 
 
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