YSU250 @ The Summer Festival of the Arts
Sponsored by the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, YSU’s Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, and Education, and the Reeder Endowment in History.
📍 Look for our tent at the Main Branch of the Public Library on Wick Avenue!
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The “Tin Flippers” in World War II
Fun and educational activity for kids—learn about the local women who helped fight in World War II. Sponsored by the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet James Garfield
Join reenactor Benjamin Frayser for a performance about the life and legacy of our 20th president. Mr Frayser has been personally inspired by the life and legacy of President Garfield, and considers him to be one of the greatest examples of the American Dream. Mr Frayser was a NPS volunteer at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor, Ohio, from 2014 to 2017. Mr Frayser has had a lifelong interest in history, particularly the American Civil War and its societal impacts. He received his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Live Jazz Ensemble
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Author Talk with John Scalzi
Location: Main Library, Room 161
Celebrate Summer Discovery and America250 with John Scalzi, a New York Times bestselling science fiction author. Scalzi will discuss sci-fi in the modern era, his writing process, and living with his head in the stars.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hands-on History
Fun and educational history activities for kids sponsored by the Trumbull County Historical Society.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
America250 Bingo
Location: Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers
126 E. Rayen Ave.
Enjoy a free American history trivia bingo game, win prizes, and compete for the title of Greatest American Patriot!