The Mahoning Valley faced one of its most challenging chapters as the Great Depression cast a long shadow across the nation. For Youngstown and its surrounding communities, the economic downturn helped reshape the economy and the culture. In this discussion, we will explore how the Depression impacted the valley, examining the era’s turbulent labor struggles, the transformative role of the New Deal programs, and the buildup to World War II. Join the Mahoning Valley Historical Society at noon for Bites and Bits of History on Thursday, March 20 when Sean Posey, local author and historian, discusses “Through the Dark Valley: Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, 1930-1939.”
Bring your lunch to the Tyler History Center’s Thomas Ballroom for this free educational event. Bites and Bits of History Lunchtime programs are sponsored by the John and Loretta Hynes Foundation.
Thursday Night Dance with Y-town Swing