Memorial Day in Granville, 1873-1936: An Ohio Village Shapes a Tradition (GHS Pocket History #9)

Written by Charles A. Peterson and based on extensive research in the local archives, the book traces the history of Memorial Day, what it meant for Granville, and how Granville contributed to this national holiday. It includes details of the speakers and the speeches, situated in their historical context.

Generously funded by a $3,000 grant from the Granville Community Foundation, this is the ninth entry in our Pocket History series of short, readable books on topics of interest in Granville’s history.