In 1835, 32 students from Cincinnati’s Lane Seminary became frustrated with the school’s pro-slavery politics.John J. Shipherd, a co-founder of Oberlin College, convinced the students to come up north to Oberlin to continue their education.The students refused to attend the school unless staff complied with their abolitionist demands and allowed African American students to attend.The […]
The Oberlin Heritage Center currently is closed to the public for its winter shutdown that lasts through Jan. 15. However, the organization has a lot to look back to in 2023, and much to look forward to in 2024. One of the highlights of the year for Oberlin Heritage Center executive director Liz Schultz was […]
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The Oberlin Heritage Center will host its annual Community Trivia Night on Nov. 10 at the First Church in Oberlin United Church of Christ, 106 N. Main St., according to a news release.