History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert 2026

From the signers of the Declaration of Independence to under-told stories of men and women behind the American Revolution to the downfall of Alexander Hamilton, History Roundtable will have a colonial American focus this fall. The popular series, led by retired educator Mike Gilbert, returns for its 13th season and will focus on topics highlighting early American History in celebration of the United States' semiquincentennial celebration this year. Gilbert researches each topic and presents fascinating stories of the past. History Roundtable will take place in person. Pre-recorded virtual sessions also will be offered for those who cannot attend in person. Six sessions are offered on Saturdays in September and October. Sessions are from 10 to 11:30 am. Admission - whether in person or virtually through the recordings - is $5 per session or $25 for all six. Pre-registration and pre-payment for both in-person and virtual sessions are required. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. To register and pay, contact Julie Mayle, curator of manuscripts, at jmayle@rbhayes.org . There are no refunds. History Roundtable is sponsored by ProMedica Memorial Hospital. This event is part of Hayes Presidential's year-long America 250 celebration. Partial funding for America 250 events is by Albrechta & Liebold, Ltd., Attorneys at Law. The schedule of sessions is: • Saturday, Sept. 5 - Prelude to the American Revolution: The collapse of the British East Indi