Michael J. Colligan History Project

Reflecting on Catholicism in the SW Ohio and the growth of religious pluralism in America :
https://theconversation.com/cincinnati-where-vance-converted-gives-a-glimpse-of-catholicisms-history-in-americas-heartland-282310

Cincinnati, where Vance converted, gives a glimpse of Catholicism’s history in America’s heartland For more than a century, anti-Catholicism was a powerful force in the region’s culture and politics. But religious pluralism ultimately triumphed in the ‘Queen City.’

Join historian Richard Brookhiser this Tuesday April 14, 7pm, Miami Hamilton Parrish Auditorium. Brookhiser will discuss "Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution," in this unique Colligan keynote address commemorating the birth of our nation. Supported by America 250-Ohio and generously sponsored by Hamilton Community Foundation.

Still time to RSVP for this free event, so see you soon! https://applyregionals.miamioh.edu/portal/Passport_to_Programming

On Tuesday April 21, Miami Middletown welcomes General Wesley Clark for a timely reflection on "Strategic Leadership in the 21st Century."

The Alex and Lena Casper Memorial Lecture is among our longest running programs at Miami Regionals, endowed by the late Isidor Casper, a prominent Middletown attorney, to honor the memory of his parents.

Here from the Journal-News (September 12, 1973) is a story announcing William O. Douglas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States--our first ever Casper lecturer. Credit to Miami colleague Rod Nimtz for identifying this source!