PRIOR EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM:

December 13, 2009 - THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY of the MUSEUM - An afternoon of music, lectures, food and fun celebrating the construction of the old Post Office in 1909, which was converted into the Museum of Ceramics in 1980. Lecture by Cleveland architect David H. Ellison, AIA. Mr. Ellison discussed the Beaux Arts style and construction of the building in the context of local and national events of 1909. Mr. Ellison is regional President of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America. Special Celtic music was presented by harpist Allison Miller. Ms. Miller trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glascow.

October 31, 2009 - FRIGHT NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM - scary movies and our first nighttime tour

Fall 2009 Historic Lecture Series

• Seagrove: The town of 100 Potters (Jeffrey E. Hendrickson, Museum of Ceramics Foundation)
• Vacant to Vibrant: Old Buildings, New Museums (Mr. Beverly Moseley, Chief Exhibits Designer, OHS)

FALL FUN FIESTA - October 10, 2009 - over 75 children and adults particated in a celebration of clay. We unveiled our new potters wheel, and provided crafts, games, animated movies, and food for kids of all ages. Jeff Hendrickson also brought out his collection of unusual automata and wooden toys.

Spring 2009 Historic Lecture Series

• Decades of Decals: A History of The Commercial Decal Company (Sarah Webster Vodrey, Director, Museum of Ceramics)
• Hidden Beauties: New Treasures from Museum of Ceramics Collections (Sarah Webster Vodrey, Director, Museum of Ceramics)

Fall 2008 Historic Lecture Series

• George Morley's Majolica (Bill & Donna Gray)
• The Lion and the Unicorn--English Symbols in East Liverpool Backstamps (Sarah Webster Vodrey, Director, Museum of Ceramics)

June 2008 Ohio Valley China Collectors Convention Lectures

• The Museum of Ceramics: Then and Now (Sarah Webster Vodrey, Director, Museum of Ceramics)
• From Collector to Author (Jo Cunningham)

May 31, 2008: Party celebrating 28th Anniversary of the Museum's Opening

Fall 2007 Historic Lecture Series

• Rockingham Treasures of the Museum (Dr. David Schwartz)
• Painted Treasures of the Museum (Sarah Webster Vodrey)
• Art Deco Treasures of the Museum (Bill Gray)
• Handpainted Treasures of the Museum (Sarah Webster Vodrey)

June 2007 Ohio Valley China Collectors Convention Lectures

• Collecting Hall China (Dave Preston)

Spring 2007 Historic Lecture Series

• The 150th Anniversary of the Vodrey Potteries (Sarah Webster Vodrey)
• The History of W.C. Bunting Company (Patrick O'Hara)
• The Story of William Bloor (William C. Hogue, III)
• East Liverpool Potteries and the Expositions (Sarah Webster Vodrey)

Fall 2006 Historic Lecture Series

• Keramos Connections: Who Was Related to Whom in 19th Century East Liverpool (Joan Witt)
• The World of Tea: 18th Century China to a 21st Century Herbal Tea Farm (Dante Tropea)
• Of Shaving Mugs and Swans: Tiny Treasures of the Museum of Ceramics (Sarah Webster Vodrey)
• How to Speak Better Hoopie: A Venture into Local Dialect (Fred Miller)

June 2006 Ohio Valley China Collectors Convention Lecture

• The Viktor Schreckengost Dinnerware Legacy (Jo Cunningham)

Spring 2006 Historic Lecture Series

• Harker Pottery: From Rockingham and Yellow ware to Modern (William and Donna Gray)
• The History of China (Catherine S. Vodrey)
• East Liverpool Memories (Dr. Herschel Rubin)
• Whiteware Treasures of the Museum (Sarah Webster Vodrey)

Fall 2005 Historic Lecture Series

• Sturgis House: From Gangster to Grandeur (Frank C. Dawson)
  
• Loghurst: 200 years in the Valley (Laura Zeh)
  
• Pottery Capital of the Nation? East Liverpool versus Trenton (Sarah Webster Vodrey)
  
• The Architecture of East Liverpool (Scott Shepherd)

Spring 2005 Historic Lecture Series

• Reflections of our Black History and Heritage (Theodore Spencer)
• My Son William Holmes McGuffey: His Life, His Times (Cathi Keenan)
• Cartwright Connections: The 125th Anniversary of Cartwright Brothers Pottery (Joan Witt)
• The History of The Homer Laughlin China Company (David Conley)
• Political Grave Robbery: The Confederacy and George Washington (William F. B. Vodrey)

Fall 2004 Historic Lecture Series

• The Regional Impact of the War of 1812 (Jeffrey E. Hendrickson)
• Will Thompson: His Life and Music (Sarah Webster Vodrey, speaker/singer; William Richards, accompanist)
• The Liverpool Tigers: Company A of 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (Timothy R. Brookes)
• Rails of Dreams: Railroads of Western Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio (Wayne Cole)

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ACCESS INFORMATION
The Ohio Historical Society strives to meet A.D.A. requirements. However, historic structures provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. At the Museum of Ceramics we are currently partially accessible. A wheelchair lift on the southeast corner of the building provides access to the Main Level, including many exhibits, the Gift Shop, and the Theater. There is no access yet to the museum's Lower Level except via a flight of stairs. The Museum's restrooms, located on the Lower Level, are not yet accessible for people who use wheelchairs. We apologize for the ways we are inaccessible; we are working to rectify these issues.