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Ravenna Arsenal Homes.

Homes and Families of the Ravenna Arsenal

Presented by Barb Petroski
2026-06-13 14:00:00 2026-06-13 15:00:00 America/New_York Homes and Families of the Ravenna Arsenal Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room

Saturday, June 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Reed Memorial Library

Jenkins Room

Early Ravenna Arsenal history.

Portage County Genealogical Society President Barb Petroski will share a presentation on the early history of the Ravenna Arsenal, focusing on the people and homes that were displaced. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | General | Author |

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