America 250 Celebrates Black History Month

Please help the Medina Fire Department protect your home and your safety. In the event of a fire, every second matters. When firefighters respond to an emergency and are unable to quickly locate a fire hydrant, valuable time is lost that could otherwise be used to protect lives and property. During periods of severe weather, we ask residents to take a moment to clear snow and debris from the fire hydrant nearest their property. Your assistance helps ensure rapid response when it matters most. The Medina Fire Department sincerely thanks you for your cooperation and support.

MedinaTV will be launching a series of programs to help celebrate and tell the history of Medina and America over the last 250 years. We are excited to premiere episode 2 of Americas Story. The Connecticut Land Company drew up the allotments and designated a New England–style town square for Medina. The establishment of stores, banks, and mills were important steps that provided stability to the early settlement. The Erie Canal also had a significant impact on the people of Medina. Reform movements began to grow, such as the Temperance movement, but it was Medina’s strong stand for the abolition of slavery that truly defined the town during this period. One of Medina’s first lawyers, Charles Olcott, wrote a book on abolition and read it aloud in Congress. This was not his only claim to fame—Olcott also held the patent for the invention of the metallic ship. Prior to this time, all ships and water vessels were made of wood.
Director, Miles Reed

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