Mark Strecker
@markstreckerauthor.bsky.social
Writer of history articles, books, and travel logs. You see my work and learn a bit more about me here: www.markstrecker.com
I recently went on John Giusto's podcast the PVDcast during which we discussed the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, stories about lost treasure in Ohio, and bit about Kirkland, OH, where the Mormons once had their national headquarters. You can listen here: pvdcast.libsyn.com/episode-547-... #PVDcast
The PVDcast: Episode 547 – History Alive! (Mark Strecker)
History is made every second of the day and we never notice. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with historian and author, Mark Strecker, to discuss several of his books. These books focus on ...
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October 2, 2026 at 7:46 PM
I recently went on John Giusto's podcast the PVDcast during which we discussed the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, stories about lost treasure in Ohio, and bit about Kirkland, OH, where the Mormons once had their national headquarters. You can listen here: pvdcast.libsyn.com/episode-547-... #PVDcast
At this Saturday's Heritage and History Expo, I will be giving a talk about the first hanging in Norwalk, OH. at the Firelands Historical Society. Please visit this Sat. to see details of when and the specific location. I look forward to seeing you! #Heritage&HistoryExpo #FirelandsHistoricalSociety
September 24, 2026 at 10:34 PM
At this Saturday's Heritage and History Expo, I will be giving a talk about the first hanging in Norwalk, OH. at the Firelands Historical Society. Please visit this Sat. to see details of when and the specific location. I look forward to seeing you! #Heritage&HistoryExpo #FirelandsHistoricalSociety
I'll be at the North Coast Indie Book Expo this Sunday in Avon, OH from 1-5 pm at which I'll be selling my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO. There'll be a ton of other authors, and we all hope you can stop by. #NorthCoastIndieBookExpo #BookExpo #AvonOH
September 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I'll be at the North Coast Indie Book Expo this Sunday in Avon, OH from 1-5 pm at which I'll be selling my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO. There'll be a ton of other authors, and we all hope you can stop by. #NorthCoastIndieBookExpo #BookExpo #AvonOH
On Wed., Sept. 16 you can find me at the 2026 Wadsworth Public Library Local Author Book Fair from 5pm to 8pm. It has a 1990s theme. There will be an eclectic range of genres both fiction and nonfiction. I hope to see you there! wadsworthlibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=360... #Wadsworth
September 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
On Wed., Sept. 16 you can find me at the 2026 Wadsworth Public Library Local Author Book Fair from 5pm to 8pm. It has a 1990s theme. There will be an eclectic range of genres both fiction and nonfiction. I hope to see you there! wadsworthlibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=360... #Wadsworth
This Sat. (Sept 12) I will be at the Read Local Author Fair at Marion Public Library (OH) from 11 am to 2 pm. It's a big event with 30 authors (including myself). I hope to see you there! www.marionlibrary.org/ReadLocal #MarionPublicLibrary #ReadLocalAuthorFair #BookFair #MarkStreckerAuthor
September 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This Sat. (Sept 12) I will be at the Read Local Author Fair at Marion Public Library (OH) from 11 am to 2 pm. It's a big event with 30 authors (including myself). I hope to see you there! www.marionlibrary.org/ReadLocal #MarionPublicLibrary #ReadLocalAuthorFair #BookFair #MarkStreckerAuthor
Just a heads up. I was informed that the Mayfield Library is unexpectedly closed this Saturday, so my book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO will be rescheduled. I'll post a few days before the event occurs. Sorry for the inconvenience. #OhioHistory #RailroadHistory #GreatRailroadStrikeOhio
September 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Just a heads up. I was informed that the Mayfield Library is unexpectedly closed this Saturday, so my book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO will be rescheduled. I'll post a few days before the event occurs. Sorry for the inconvenience. #OhioHistory #RailroadHistory #GreatRailroadStrikeOhio
I will be doing a book talk for my newest book, THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO, at the Mayfield branch of the Cuyahoga County Library this Sat. (Sept. 5) at 11 am. I hope to see you there! attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16645751 #GreatRailroadStrikeOH #OhioHistory #RailroadHistory #MarkStrecker
September 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I will be doing a book talk for my newest book, THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO, at the Mayfield branch of the Cuyahoga County Library this Sat. (Sept. 5) at 11 am. I hope to see you there! attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16645751 #GreatRailroadStrikeOH #OhioHistory #RailroadHistory #MarkStrecker
In addition to covering the history of Milan, OH, the Milan Museum has a impressive collections of glass art, art, and even 19th and early 20 century dolls. You can read about my visit and see more photos here: www.markstrecker.com/milan-museum... #MilanMuseum #MilanOH #OhioHistory #Dolls #Glassware
August 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
In addition to covering the history of Milan, OH, the Milan Museum has a impressive collections of glass art, art, and even 19th and early 20 century dolls. You can read about my visit and see more photos here: www.markstrecker.com/milan-museum... #MilanMuseum #MilanOH #OhioHistory #Dolls #Glassware
I will be at the Ritter Public Library's Local Authors Fair 2026 this Saturday (Aug. 29) in Vermilion, OH. It's from 2 pm to 5 pm and there will be books in a variety of genres. I hope to see you there! #VermilionOH #RitterPublicLibrary #MarkStrecker #AuthorFair #LocalAuthorFair2026
August 26, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I will be at the Ritter Public Library's Local Authors Fair 2026 this Saturday (Aug. 29) in Vermilion, OH. It's from 2 pm to 5 pm and there will be books in a variety of genres. I hope to see you there! #VermilionOH #RitterPublicLibrary #MarkStrecker #AuthorFair #LocalAuthorFair2026
Imagine going on a horse ride that goes through the Moonville Tunnel in OH with a line of horses including an asthmatic one, and one that either periodically refused to move--a trip ending with a thunderstorm soaking the entire party. Imagine no more. My mom loved it, and that's all that matters.
August 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Imagine going on a horse ride that goes through the Moonville Tunnel in OH with a line of horses including an asthmatic one, and one that either periodically refused to move--a trip ending with a thunderstorm soaking the entire party. Imagine no more. My mom loved it, and that's all that matters.
Here is my travel log for the Medina Historical Society, at which I learned about the Giants of Seville, a couple who both stood well over 7'. You can read about it here and as well as see more photos: www.markstrecker.com/medina-histo.... #MedinaHistoricalSociety #OhioHistory #GiantsofSeville
August 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Here is my travel log for the Medina Historical Society, at which I learned about the Giants of Seville, a couple who both stood well over 7'. You can read about it here and as well as see more photos: www.markstrecker.com/medina-histo.... #MedinaHistoricalSociety #OhioHistory #GiantsofSeville
Although I'm not a car guy, I do enjoy looking at antique vehicles even if I don't know most makes and models. I captured these pics at the Firelands Historical Society in Norwalk, OH, before the rain started. #AntiqueCars #FirelandsHistoricalSociety
August 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Although I'm not a car guy, I do enjoy looking at antique vehicles even if I don't know most makes and models. I captured these pics at the Firelands Historical Society in Norwalk, OH, before the rain started. #AntiqueCars #FirelandsHistoricalSociety
I will be doing a book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO at Lakewood Public Library on Wed., Aug. 19, at 7 pm. I hope to see you there! www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-gr... See more about the book here: www.markstrecker.com/grrs-oh.html. #LakewoodPublicLibrary #RailroadHistory
August 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I will be doing a book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO at Lakewood Public Library on Wed., Aug. 19, at 7 pm. I hope to see you there! www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-gr... See more about the book here: www.markstrecker.com/grrs-oh.html. #LakewoodPublicLibrary #RailroadHistory
Here are a couple photos from my visit to the Medina Town Hall & Engine House (1878) that was build after three major fires ravaged the town. It's a one-room museum packed with all sorts of interesting things that covers the history of the City of Medina in Ohio. #MedinaOH #OhioHistory
August 10, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Here are a couple photos from my visit to the Medina Town Hall & Engine House (1878) that was build after three major fires ravaged the town. It's a one-room museum packed with all sorts of interesting things that covers the history of the City of Medina in Ohio. #MedinaOH #OhioHistory
I will be doing a book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO at the Berlin Heights branch of the Berlin Heights Public Library this Wed. (Aug. 12) at 6:30 pm. I hope to see you there! milanberlin.librarycalendar.com/event/author... #BerlinHeightsPublicLibrary #GreatRRStrikeOH #OhioHistory
August 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I will be doing a book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO at the Berlin Heights branch of the Berlin Heights Public Library this Wed. (Aug. 12) at 6:30 pm. I hope to see you there! milanberlin.librarycalendar.com/event/author... #BerlinHeightsPublicLibrary #GreatRRStrikeOH #OhioHistory
Amazon is offering a $10.32 off coupon for my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO! This is quite the deal! It focuses on the nearly forgotten 1877 Great RR Strike and how Ohio dealt with it. www.amazon.com/Great-Railro... #OhioHistory #RailroadHistory #History #GreatRailroadStrike1877
August 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Amazon is offering a $10.32 off coupon for my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO! This is quite the deal! It focuses on the nearly forgotten 1877 Great RR Strike and how Ohio dealt with it. www.amazon.com/Great-Railro... #OhioHistory #RailroadHistory #History #GreatRailroadStrike1877
It was pointed out to me that I had wrong address for the Euclid Public Library in my post about my book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO on Monday, July 27. Here is the updated version. #EuclidPublicLibraryOH #BookTalk #MarkStrecker #RailroadHistory #OhioHistory #RailroadStrike1877
July 25, 2026 at 10:47 PM
It was pointed out to me that I had wrong address for the Euclid Public Library in my post about my book talk for THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO on Monday, July 27. Here is the updated version. #EuclidPublicLibraryOH #BookTalk #MarkStrecker #RailroadHistory #OhioHistory #RailroadStrike1877
I will be at the Euclid Public Library this Monday, July 27, for my book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO. It's the first time I'm doing a book talk in the newly remodeled main library. I hope to see you there! #EuclidPublicLibraryOH #MarkStrecker #RailroadHistory #OhioHistory
July 24, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I will be at the Euclid Public Library this Monday, July 27, for my book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO. It's the first time I'm doing a book talk in the newly remodeled main library. I hope to see you there! #EuclidPublicLibraryOH #MarkStrecker #RailroadHistory #OhioHistory
This Sunday (July 12) at 3 pm I will be on a panel called "Railroads, Steamboats, and Shipyard" at the Columbus Book Festival. Here I'll be discussing things from my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD IN OHIO, and afterward will be available to sing books. I hope to see you there! #ColumbusBookFestival
July 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
This Sunday (July 12) at 3 pm I will be on a panel called "Railroads, Steamboats, and Shipyard" at the Columbus Book Festival. Here I'll be discussing things from my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD IN OHIO, and afterward will be available to sing books. I hope to see you there! #ColumbusBookFestival
I will be at the Twinsburg Public LIbrary's 50 Book Challenge Author Fair tomorrow night (June 23) from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. I hope to see you there! twinsburglibrary.libcal.com/event/12437694 #TwinsburgPublicLIbrary #TwinsburgOH #AuthorsFair #MarkStrecker
June 22, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I will be at the Twinsburg Public LIbrary's 50 Book Challenge Author Fair tomorrow night (June 23) from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. I hope to see you there! twinsburglibrary.libcal.com/event/12437694 #TwinsburgPublicLIbrary #TwinsburgOH #AuthorsFair #MarkStrecker
Here are some photos from my visit to the Canal Exploration Center in Valley View, OH. It's housed in a tavern built in the 1820s beside the Ohio & Eric Canal's Lock 30. #Ohio&ErieCanal #OhioHistory #CanalExplorationCenter #MarkStrecker #History #ValleyViewOhio
June 18, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Here are some photos from my visit to the Canal Exploration Center in Valley View, OH. It's housed in a tavern built in the 1820s beside the Ohio & Eric Canal's Lock 30. #Ohio&ErieCanal #OhioHistory #CanalExplorationCenter #MarkStrecker #History #ValleyViewOhio
I will be selling and signing my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO at the Mad River & NKP Museum this Sat. for their 50th Anniversary event that goes from 10:30 am to 5 pm and includes train rides. #MadRiver&NKPMuseum #RailroadHistory #OhioHistory #MarkStrecker #50thAnniversaryCelebration
June 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I will be selling and signing my new book THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IN OHIO at the Mad River & NKP Museum this Sat. for their 50th Anniversary event that goes from 10:30 am to 5 pm and includes train rides. #MadRiver&NKPMuseum #RailroadHistory #OhioHistory #MarkStrecker #50thAnniversaryCelebration
Here are some photos my visit to Conneaut Area Historical Society at which you can see the oldest fire pump wagon (1850) in Ohio. #ConneautAreaHistoricalSociety #MarkStrecker #OhioHistory #History
June 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Here are some photos my visit to Conneaut Area Historical Society at which you can see the oldest fire pump wagon (1850) in Ohio. #ConneautAreaHistoricalSociety #MarkStrecker #OhioHistory #History
Here are some photos of my visit to Lanterman's Mill in Youngstown's Mill Creek Park. It's a working mill and cool to go through, although not cool inside. If it's a hot day, expect to sweat in the upper levels. It cools down in the lower ones. #Lanterman'sMill #YoungstownOH #OhioHistory #History
June 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Here are some photos of my visit to Lanterman's Mill in Youngstown's Mill Creek Park. It's a working mill and cool to go through, although not cool inside. If it's a hot day, expect to sweat in the upper levels. It cools down in the lower ones. #Lanterman'sMill #YoungstownOH #OhioHistory #History
I recently took a boat tour of Lorain, Ohio's Black River to learn about its history during which I learned the Lorain Lighthouse tilts because a Canadian freighter hit its base in 1969. You can read my travel log here: www.markstrecker.com/lorain-histo.... #BlackRiverOH #LorainOH #OhioHistory
June 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
I recently took a boat tour of Lorain, Ohio's Black River to learn about its history during which I learned the Lorain Lighthouse tilts because a Canadian freighter hit its base in 1969. You can read my travel log here: www.markstrecker.com/lorain-histo.... #BlackRiverOH #LorainOH #OhioHistory