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Amanda Sedlak-Hevener is an accomplished local historian who holds an MA in history from the University of Akron and an MLIS in museum studies from Kent State University. On top of her work for Found in Ohio, she is the founder and creator of Ohio History Events, the Vice President of the Garfield Heights Historical Society, and the YouTube series, Artifact Adventures, which highlights the collections of local historical societies.

On top of these ventures, Amanda is available for speaking engagements on local history. Some of the topics she covers include:

• The Underground Railroad in Ohio
• Local Abolitionists
• Victorian Mourning Etiquette and Traditions
• Genealogy for Beginners
• The Spanish Flu of 1918
• Cemetery History and Symbolism
• Custom topics based on location

Past Speaking Engagements

North Canton Heritage Society

• The History of North Canton, North Canton, OH, July 2019
• Genealogy Workshop: North Canton, OH, May-July 2019
  • Published Sources and Vital Records
  • Vetting Online Sources
  • Understanding Census Records

Spring Hill Speaker Series, Massillon Public Library, Massillon, OH, October, 2018:

• Viral Warfare in the Midst of Global Conflict: The Spanish Flu Outbreak of 1918

Spring Hill Speaker Series, Massillon Public Library, Massillon, Ohio, September, 2017:

• The Dreaded Snake Oil Salesman

Spring Hill Speaker Series, Massillon Public Library, Massillon, Ohio, August – September, 2016:

• Victorian Mourning Etiquette
• Victorian Death Photography
• Cemetery History and Symbolism

Teaching Public Administration Conference, Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, June, 2015:

• Teaching Today’s IT Generation Using Old Tried and True Techniques: Field Trips and Experiential Learning in Public Administration and History

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