Upcoming North Coast Narrative Presentations and Events
Presentations:
The Path to Women's Sufferage
​Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30pm
Speaker: Brian Shifflet
Mentor Public Library - Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch
5642 Andrews Road
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060
Retracing the Lake Shore Electric Railway
​Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30pm
Speaker: Brian George
Mentor Public Library - Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch
5642 Andrews Road
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060
Retracing the Lake Shore Electric Railway
Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00pm
Speaker: Brian George
Lorain Public Library - Domonkos Branch
4125 East Lake Road (US 6)
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
Body Snatching and Grave Robbing in 19th Century Ohio
​Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00pm
Speaker: Doug Hulett
Medina County District Library - Lodi Branch Community Room
635 Wooster Street (SR 83)
Lodi, OH 44254
Retracing the Lake Shore Electric Railway
​Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:30pm
Speaker: Brian George
Shores & Islands Ohio - East Welcome Center
125 East Water Street, Unit 1W
Sandusky, OH 44870
Events:
Special Event:
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Mother’s Day Tea in the Wright Mansion
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Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:00-3:30pm
Historic Lyme Village
5001 State Route 4
Bellevue, OH 44811
Treat your mother to a special Mother’s Day Tea in the beautiful 1882 Wright Mansion at Historic Lyme Village. Tea sandwiches, scones, and other sweets along with an assortment of teas will be served in a setting that feels like it is right out of a Jane Austen novel. Fancy hats are encouraged! Prize for the best hat! Self-guided tour of the Wright Mansion to follow.​
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$25 per person – Reservations are required, limited seating
Call 419-483-4949 or email historiclymevillage@gmail.com to make your reservation!
Special Event:
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Holiday Candlelit Tour:
"Christmas in the Firelands, 1860s"
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Check back in December 2026 for tour dates!
Historic Lyme Village
5001 State Route 4
Bellevue, OH 44811
Step back in time to Christmas Eve, 1864 as you enjoy a candlelit tour of Historic Lyme Village and hear stories from costumed North Coast Narrative interpreters of how Christmas was celebrated.
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Reservations are required. Indoor/outdoor 90-minute walking tours depart every 20 minutes. Tour times: 5:20pm, 5:40pm, 6:00pm, 6:20pm, 6:40pm, and 7:00pm, or TBA. Dress appropriately. Arrive 10-15 minutes and check in before your scheduled tour time.
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Adults $15; Seniors $13; Children (ages 6-12) $6; Children under 5 are free. Prices may change. Enjoy hot cider, hot chocolate, and holiday treats in the carriage house cafe!
Call 419-483-4949 or email historiclymevillage@gmail.com to make your reservation!