The museum's archives and library opened this month. That means researchers will have a reading room available and can check a variety of records. Last year the Youngstown museum joined the Ohio Network of American History Research Centers and was designated as a repository of local government records from six counties. Records for Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Harrison, Mahoning and Trumbull counties were previously processed in Columbus and held by the University of Akron. The archives-library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Admission is free.
Archivist Jennifer Songster-Burnett observed, We're anticipating a broad range of patrons. In the museum, a sheet with four drawings was available for children to color. The page showed a blast furnace, coal mine, locker room and company house things you learn about while touring. A replica of the Buckeye Furnace reminded me that I have yet to find the original spot in Jackson County. The Ohio Historical Society maintains that site, which is open from Memorial day, to Labor day, weekend.