The Lakewood Historical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Sheldon to its new educator position. Her responsibilities include overseeing docent training and staffing for the Oldest Stone House Museum, arranging school and group tours, acting as liaison for the Society's popular Ohio Heritage summer camp and developing new educational programming.

Stephanie's degree in anthropology and her experience as a children's librarian at the Lakewood Public Library make her uniquely qualified for this position. A Rocky River native, Stephanie and her husband have been Lakewood residents for eight years. With two young children and her Early Childhood PTA involvement as a newsletter editor, Stephanie will bring a fresh perspective to programming for families with children.

Would you enjoy learning more about Lakewood's history and sharing your knowledge with others? Are you willing to spend a few hours a month stepping back in time to show visitors through John Honam's house and to tell them what life was like for the early settlers of Lakewood? If you answered “yes,” please contact Stephanie Sheldon to find out more about volunteering at the Lakewood Historical Society's Oldest Stone House Museum, and discover how you can help preserve and raise awareness about Lakewood’s history.

 

The Oldest Stone House Museum is located at 14710 Lake Ave. Please call 216-221-7343 or e-mail lakewoodhistory@bge.net for more information.