From Channel Island roots to an American legacy, explore how Guernsey settlers shaped a vibrant Ohio county full of history, industry, and natural beauty.
Join historian and author Rick Booth for a fascinating journey through time, uncovering the remarkable story of Guernsey County, Ohio. A land twenty times larger than the Isle of Guernsey but with a smaller population, carved out of the American frontier in 1810 by intrepid immigrants from the Channel Islands. This lecture explores the County's rich heritage, beginning with the harrowing 1806 voyage of the first Guernsey settlers and the contributions of these islanders and their descendants through the 19th and 20th centuries.
Date/Time: Wednesday 8th October 2025 - 5:45 - 7:30pm.
Venue: Frossard Theatre, Guernsey Museum at Candie
Tickets: Tickets are FREE. Please book your space via Eventbrite.
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