GRAND RAPIDS, Ohio — The Grand Rapids Historical Society’s America 250 Lecture Series will continue Friday, Aug. 8, with a free presentation exploring the history of World War II.
The program begins at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Historic Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front St.
The presentation will be led by local historian Rob Creps, whose lifelong interest in military history has led him to study conflicts including World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Creps has previously presented lectures on World War II and maintains an extensive collection of historical books.
The World War II program is part of the Historical Society’s 13-part America 250 Lecture Series, which traces key events in American history from the Battle of Fallen Timbers through the Vietnam War.
Admission is free and open to the public.
