‘Ohio and the World’ lectures celebrate Bicentennial

COLUMBUS –R. David Edmunds, professor of American History at the University of Texas, Dallas and upcoming speaker in The Ohio Bicentennial Distinguished Lecture Series, will discuss “Native Ohioans and European Conflict: Society and Culture Before European Settlement” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (4/2) in Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street.

Along with writing more than 100 essays and articles, Edmunds has authored or edited award-winning books including “The Potawatomis: Keepers of Fire, The Shawnee Prophet” and “Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership.” Edmunds was recognized with the Award of Merit from the American Indian Historians Association and serves as President of the American Society for Ethnohistory.

The “Ohio and the World” Lecture Series features scholars and experts who can discuss different themes related to Ohio’s continuing development. In addition to Columbus, the lectures will take place in all regions of Ohio, including Newark, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Cleveland and Athens.

WHAT: The Ohio Bicentennial Distinguished Lecture Series features a lecture given by R. David Edmunds, professor of American history, University of Texas, Dallas.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (4/2).

WHERE: Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street.

WHY: To celebrate Ohio’s Bicentennial by featuring history scholars who can discuss Ohio’s past and continuing development.