Brimfield Memorial House Association
and the
Kelso House Museum

The Historical Society of Brimfield Township

 
 
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Location
Kelso House
4158 State Route 43
Brimfield, Ohio
Phone: 330-673-1058
Email:curator@kelsohouse.org
 
Mailing Address
Brimfield Memorial House
Association
Post Office Box 1231
Kent, Ohio 44240-0024

 
Hours of Operation
Thursday - noon to 4pm
Saturday - noon to 4pm
Also by appointment.

 

 

 

 
Brimfield Memorial House Association and the Kelso House Museum
  - 2009 Annual Lyceum Series
 
Each year the BMHA and Kelso House Museum offers the community an adult lecture series.  All lyceums are free, open to the public and held in the McCormick heritage Room of the Kelso House.  The programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and are followed by refreshments and conversation.  Our schedule:
 

Friday, January 9, 2009
Early Pioneer Life in Portage County will be presented by Wayne Enders, a life resident of Portage County, Trustee of the Portage County Historical Society and a BMHA member.  His interests include the history of Portage County and he has written several books on this subject.

Friday, February 6, 2009
The Rotary Float in the Rose Bowl Parade will be presented by Jim Frame, past Governor of Rotary International and a resident of Portage County.  He will discuss some of Rotary International's projects and how the float has worked to create awareness to these projects.  Jim will also share his personal experiences as he travels to California one week each year to help decorate the organization's float for the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year's Day.

Friday, March 6, 2009
How We See Each Other, from Portage County to Iran will be presented by Dr. D. Ray Heisey, Kent State University Emeritus Professor of Communications, Visiting Distinguished Professor of Global Rhetoric in the Department of Communication at Hiram College and a BMHA member.  Ray has studied the opinions of college and elementary students to determine how individuals in each country view the other.

Friday, April 3, 2009
Director of Public Works for Brimfield Township, Mike Winner will talk about his daily responsibilities including the operation and planning for our township roads, cemetery and parks.  Bring your questions and come learn about plans for the future.

 
The House is currently open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 4:00 and by appointment. If you have further questions about the Lyceum programs or the House, please call the Kelso House office at 330-673-1058.
 
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