The Monroe County Historical Society and Monroe County Museum System will host a series of history presentations in November.

The events will take place at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Johnson-Phinney House, 22 W. Second St., Monroe, according to a community announcement.

The series will begin Nov. 5 with Jacob Heck presenting “Surveying the Situation: How Monroe County Got on the Map.” This talk will explore the history of land division in Monroe County and include stories from the state boundary and the Toledo War.

On Nov. 7, Rick Grassley will discuss “And Up through the ground came a Bubblin’ Crude,” focusing on Monroe County and the oil boom.

Chase Blackwell will present “The Unseen Wounds” on Nov. 10, sharing stories from 1812 told through light and shadows.

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