Mahoning Valley Historical Society

08/26/2026

One of last year's History On Tap Trivia questions to get you ready for tomorrow night's event! Join us at Noble Creature, Thursday, August 27, for this History-To-Go event!

08/26/2026

We’re dreaming of a White Christmas a little early this year. 🎄✨

For generations, White Christmas and Holiday Inn have been part of the holidays. Movies watched with parents. Songs remembered from grandparents. Traditions passed from one generation to the next.

This year, a rare piece of that history is coming to the Mahoning Valley.

The 18th annual Memories of Christmas Past returns November 14 through December 31, featuring White Christmas: The Exhibition, with rare original costumes and artifacts connected to White Christmas, Holiday Inn, and the Irving Berlin legacy.

And that’s only part of the experience.

✨ The beloved Crystal Tree returns
🎄 19th Century Christmas
🌎 Nativities From Around the World
❄️ Jack Frost
🎁 Plus more throughout the museum

One ticket. Two experiences. Admission includes both MVHS museums.

Yes, we know it’s only August. But opening is less than 12 weeks away, and this is one holiday season you’ll want on your calendar.

Come make new memories while experiencing a little piece of holiday history.

📅 November 14 through December 31
📍 Arms Family Museum, Youngstown
🎟️ MahoningHistory.org

What holiday movie or tradition instantly takes you back to Christmas with your family?

Celebrating The History Of The Mahoning Valley Since 1875 Make history and donate to The Idora Park Experience collection! Click HERE for more information. 4th Grade History Pass & History Pass Plus!MVHS is excited to announce that we are part of the 4th Grade History Pass! Fourth graders in the Val...

08/25/2026

In 1896, a small bakery by the name of Ozersky Bros. Baking Company opened at 352 Boardman Street in Downtown Youngstown. It was founded by brothers Nathan (1867-1942), Emanuel (1877-1936), and Louis (1874-1937), Russian Jewish immigrants in search of a new life in the United States. Ozersky Bros. Baking Company became the first Jewish bakery to open in Youngstown.

The business found much success, moving to a larger shop on East Federal Street, then once more to 808 Franklin Avenue in 1911. In 1913, the brothers expanded their operations to include a wholesale and retail grocery business along with their bakery under the firm name Ozersky Brothers. Their baked goods, which included rye bread, challah, and poppy seed-sprinkled kipfel rolls, were delivered throughout the Mahoning Valley by horse drawn wagons, as seen in this photo. The business provided employment to many European Jewish immigrants settling in the area.

Gift of Irving Ozer, son of Louis Ozersky and Anna Altshuler, 2004.34.1.

Mahoning Valley artiFACTS is curated by Brooke Testa, MVHS Curatorial Assistant.

08/24/2026

✨ 18 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS MEMORIES 🎄

This year marks 18 years since Memories of Christmas Past first opened at the Arms Family Museum!

Since then, thousands of visitors have walked through the museum to experience our ever changing displays, discover unique Christmas collections, and make holiday memories with friends and family.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has made Memories of Christmas Past part of their holiday tradition over the years. ❤️

As we get ready for this year’s exhibition, opening November 14 and continuing through December 31, we’re taking a look back at some of the memorable displays that have filled the Arms Family Museum with Christmas magic over the past 18 years.

Do you recognize any of these? Tell us which Memories of Christmas Past display you remember most! 🎄✨

📸 Photography by Leanne Lee

08/23/2026

How did you do with yesterday's question?

We have plenty more where this one came from! Join us this Thursday, August 27, for History-On-Tap Trivia Night at Noble Creature.

08/22/2026

Here's one of last year's History on Tap Trivia questions to get your mind ready for this year's event! Any ideas?

Join us this Thursday, August 27, at Noble Creature for our next Trivia Night.

08/21/2026

We had a great crowd for yesterday's Bites and Bits of History program! Our thanks to Canfield Fair Board Directors Elwood Woolman and George Roman III for sharing 180 years of Fair history.

08/20/2026

Head back to school with today's Throwback Thursday from our friends at WFMJ Today!

Click here to view this video from WFMJ.com.

08/19/2026

Join us tomorrow and get ready for the Canfield Fair! Fair Board Directors George Roman III and Elwood Wollman will present "Something to Crow About: The Canfield Fair" as our August Bites and Bits of History program! This free program begins at noon (Thursday, August 20) at the Tyler History Center. Free parking adjacent to the building.

08/18/2026

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Arms Family Museum! Christmas merchandise is coming in, and soon the Stewart Media Archives Center will be turned into one of our two wonderful gift shops for Memories of Christmas Past. There will be nice holiday merchandise for everyone, including something new from MVHS.

Shout out to Caden Godsey, MVHS’s energetic little helper!