Images of America: Painesville In-Person
Join us for a special presentation from local author Sandy Mitchell Pavick as she discusses her latest book, Images of America: Painesville.
Painesville, the county seat of Lake County, Ohio, once had nearly twice the population of nearby Cleveland. First settled by those of European descent in 1800, the city’s fortunes have ebbed and flowed over the years.
Painesville is best known for its vibrant nursery industry, once the largest in the world; its picturesque and historic town square; and its collection of public parks, many of which overlook the scenic Grand River. The city is the home of Lake Erie College and a 284-acre historic district filled with elegant late-19th- and early 20th-century homes. The community was also very active in the abolitionist and suffrage movements, and many Painesville houses, taverns, and churches were stations along the Underground Railroad in the pre-Civil War years. Today, the city is positioned for a bright future, with new businesses and services investing in the community.
- Date:
- Monday, February 9, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Activity Room
- Audience:
- Adults 18 years and older
- Categories:
- Adult Adult Program