Come learn about Mary Harris' impact on Roscoe

A community program examining the life and legacy of Mary Harris will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center.

Join others from the community on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center for an engaging lecture exploring the remarkable life of Mary Harris.

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Published January 8, 2026 - 6:03 a.m.

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Join others from the community Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center for a lecture exploring the life of Mary Harris.

The speaker will be Graham Beaumont, and the historical interpretation will be done by Mary Yaw McMullen. Both are from GhostBox Productions. Admission is by donation.

Come discover how Mary Harris’ journey from colonial New England to the Ohio frontier left a lasting mark on Roscoe’s history.

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