On Tuesday evening, April 7, a quiet room at the Liberty Branch Library will become a gateway into one of the most transformative chapters in Ohio history. From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, historian and longtime educator Tom O’Grady will guide attendees through the rise of Ohio’s canal system, a network that once positioned the state at the center of American commerce.
This is more than a history talk. It is a chance to understand how a largely rural frontier became economically connected to the nation and the world.
The Liberty Branch Library is located at 7468 Steitz Road in Powell…