By Randy McNutt
The Cincinnati Enquirer
DOWNTOWN - A special exhibit, "Fallen Timbers: Transforming the American Frontier," continues today at the main library.
The important battle, in what is Lucas County, opened Ohio to statehood in 1803. Sponsored by the Ohio Bicentennial Commission and Toledo Metroparks, the exhibit features a costumed interpreter to speak about the battle and the Northwest Territory.
The battle in 1794 is one of the most important in the history of the early American west. Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne's defeat of an Indian coalition led to the Treaty of Greenville and area settlement.
The free exhibit will also feature mannequins representing figures from the battle, maps showing where the battle occurred, artifacts recovered from the battlefield and a furnished period wigwam.
School groups and the public are welcome. Programs are at 1:30 and 3 p.m. at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Main St. Information: 369-6959.
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DOWNTOWN - Let's take a literary trip around the Buckeye State.
Through next spring, the Ohio Bicentennial Commission will recognize prominent events and sites relating to Ohio's literary achievements. Fourteen Ohio historical markers will be dedicated in the next two weeks, and more will follow.
Downtown, a marker already honors Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. She moved to Cincinnati in 1832 and used local scenes to write her book in 1852.
At 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Columbus native James Thurber will be honored with a historical marker at the Thurber House on Jefferson Street in Columbus.
He was one of the 20th century's most influential humorists, writing nearly 30 books and many short stories and cartoons.
In Dayton, a marker will be erected (no dedication time has been set yet) at the Dunbar House, to honor Paul Laurence Dunbar, the first African-American to achieve fame as a poet.
Other Buckeye authors to be honored with markers include Zanesville's Zane Grey (Riders of the Purple Sage), Martins Ferry's William Dean Howells (Boy's Town) and Garrettsville's Hart Crane (The Bridge).
Information: Leslie Walker, (614) 995-7658.
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