A Place in Time

"A Place in Time" is the official podcast of the North Canton Heritage Society. We explore the history of North Canton, Ohio and provide listeners with a guided tour of what made our city what it is today.

Revolutionary War Encampment Reenactment with Bob Cairns 06/16/2026

Revolutionary War Encampment Reenactment with Bob Cairns In this episode, we chat with Bob Carins, commander of the Brigade of the American Revolution, Northwest Department, about the up-coming encampment reenactment at Price Park! Want to see Bob and the Brigade in action? Stop by Price Park on June 27th, from 10am - 4pm for our special America 250 event! Brigade of the American Revolution, Northwest Department: More about our event: https://www.northcantonheritage.org/america-250-reenactment Music from today’s episode provided by Gregor Quendel: www.classicals.de If you have any questions, comments, corrections, or concerns, please contact us at nchspod@gmail.com “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing our history and heritage. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/41661350

Pat Willaman 11/30/2025

Pat Willaman Kevin and Doug are joined today by Pat Willaman to discuss his ancestor, Leonard Willaman, and the significant impact he had on our community's founding! “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing our history and heritage. If you would like to be a member, please visit our website, our social media sites, or stop by Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/39212375

"help me discover it" 10/30/2025

"help me discover it" An out of this world Halloween episode where Kevin and his daughter Natalie read and react to some UFO sightings in North Canton! Which one is the weirdest? Which one was a drone? And did one North Cantonian just confirm the existence of Doctor Who? Look to the skies as you listen with your ears! Happy Halloween! Reports sourced from “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing our history and heritage. If you would like to be a member, please visit our website, our social media sites, or stop by Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/38853450

History Beneath Our Feet 05/29/2025

History Beneath Our Feet Guest host Doug Wechter and local resident and metal detecting aficionado Scott Brown sit down to discuss Scott's North Canton findings! Watch out, because there might be some history right below your feet! “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing our history and heritage. If you would like to be a member, please visit our website, our social media sites, or stop by Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/36774085

2024 News Time Capsule 02/25/2025

2024 News Time Capsule Join us for our first "time capsule" episode, as we round-up the major North Canton news events of 2024! “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing our history and heritage. If you would like to be a member, please visit our website, our social media sites, or stop by Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/35397350

A Heritage Christmas 12/16/2024

A Heritage Christmas LIVE SHOW! Tom Sosnowski is here to teach us the origins of the modern American Christmas! ---------- “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing our history and heritage. If you would like to be a member, please visit our website, our social media sites, or stop by Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/34477950

The Autumn Harvest 11/26/2024

The Autumn Harvest A cornucopia of an episode as we explore the autumn harvest! We sample some Townsends content, enjoy a Doug Wechter appetizer, indulge in an autumn harvest lesson from Tom Sosnowski, and for dessert, a column from Ben Long in 1934. Walk it all off with an autumn soundscape! Townsends on YouTube: “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing our history and heritage. If you would like to be a member, please visit our website, our social media sites, or stop by Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/34151035

Days of Halloween Past 10/31/2024

Days of Halloween Past In this Halloween-inspired episode, Kevin is once more joined by his wife Tricia for a trip down memory lane. We do this by going and reading articles about previous Halloween themed events in North Canton’s history. Join us, won’t you? The articles in question: Music provided by The Vivisectors: and HolicinaCC0: /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/33697617

Ohio and the Friend of the Needy Pioneer 09/24/2024

Ohio and the Friend of the Needy Pioneer A quick one but a good one! First off, a correction to the first episode of our "History of North Canton" mini-series. It's a doozy. We also go over some fun Ohio facts! Then, we re-tune our focus on Christian Balmer, and just why he is nick-named "Friend of the Needy Pioneer." /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/33125657

Bruce Woodside 08/01/2024

Bruce Woodside North Canton native Bruce Woodside joins us to talk about growing up in suburban Ohio and moving to Colorado and then California to follow his dreams. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/32379192

New Berlin Brewery 06/21/2024

New Berlin Brewery We have a chat with Mike and Gretchen Leckie-Ewing about their North Canton story, and how that lead to them opening the New Berlin Brewery! New Berlin Brewery website: https://www.newberlinbrewingco.com/ /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/31831542

The Last Bell 05/26/2023

The Last Bell In this episode, we celebrate the legacy of Orchard Hill, Clearmount, Greentown, and Northwood as North Canton City Schools enters a new era. Special guests: Jeff Wendorf, Darlene Howland, Josh Runner, Don Myers, and many, many, many more! Special thanks to all of our contributers and listeners! Settle in, this is a long one. Recommended Listening: /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/26956698

Fifty Years and Counting . . . 05/08/2023

Fifty Years and Counting . . . We reflect on last years 50th anniversary of the North Canton Heritage Society with organization President, Suzi Pachmayer. Plus, hear the proclamation celebrating our anniversary! /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/26770242

Eye of the Paranormal Storm 10/28/2022

Eye of the Paranormal Storm In this special fun Halloween episode, we ponder the supernatural! Surrounded by milestone paranormal destinations, we wonder if normalcy is North Canton's weird claim to fame? We take a look at the surrounding communities and their infamous spooky spots, and we chat about North Canton being in the eye of a paranormal hurricane. Special Guest: Tricia Woodside /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/24827679

The Mission 09/11/2022

The Mission YOU, the listener, get the inside scoop on the North Canton Heritage Society's new Mission Statement! /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/24337263

The History of North Canton, Part Ten: Touchstones 08/13/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Ten: Touchstones Season finale! The final (for now) part of our "History of North Canton" mini-series. In this post-script episode, Kevin reflects on what he's learned; rambles on about North Canton today; and recommends a lot of stuff. Plus a heap of thank yous and dedications! /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/20127197

The History of North Canton, Part Nine: Yesterday and Tomorrow 07/26/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Nine: Yesterday and Tomorrow North Canton enters the 21st Century! Even as the country struggles with new conflicts, North Canton faces an uncertain future . . . one without the Hoover Company. What happens when the tent-pole of the community is gone? And where can hope be found? /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/19933877

The History of North Canton, Part Eight: Milestones 07/01/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Eight: Milestones In this latest installment of “The History of North Canton,” we learn about the history of the Diebold company, which was setting up on Mayfair Road in the 1970s. Plus, we celebrate several milestones in North Canton. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/19678031

The History of North Canton, Part Seven: Boom 06/16/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Seven: Boom With World War Two over, the population of North Canton explodes. The town becomes a city, benefits from the generosity of the Hoovers, and hosts another in-coming President. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/19493663

The History of North Canton, Part Six: World War Two 05/29/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Six: World War Two The world goes to war and North Canton answers the call. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/19282442

The History of North Canton, Part Five: The Greatest Generation 05/17/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Five: The Greatest Generation World War Two has begun. As the United States gears up for war, North Canton begins taking in children from England to provide them with safety and shelter. Meanwhile, the Hoover Company has to change course as their male employees are sent off to war and the company must shift from sweepers to munitions. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/19131599

The History of North Canton, Part Four: New Berlin and the Great War 04/13/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Four: New Berlin and the Great War The town continues to expand thanks to the success of the Hoover sweeper, but World War One looms large in the minds of its residents. This prompts its citizens to ask - with a war against Germany raging, is it still appropriate to be called New Berlin? /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/18705467

The History of North Canton, Part Three: Hoover 03/15/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Three: Hoover An allergic tinkerer and a tannery owner summon a bold new future for New Berlin . . . and the world. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/18316772

The History of North Canton, Part Two: Second Generation 02/10/2021

The History of North Canton, Part Two: Second Generation In this second installment of "The History of North Canton," we meet three people whose lives reflect the past, present, and future of late 18th century New Berlin. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/17891687

The History of North Canton, Part One: 1831 01/14/2021

The History of North Canton, Part One: 1831 Get ready for a crash course in North Canton history! In this first episode of a special series, we are taking you back to the earliest years of our community to explore how North Canton was founded. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/17545754

Sweet Woodside Memories 01/04/2021

Sweet Woodside Memories Baby Boomer brothers Blair, Bruce, Brian, and Brent Woodside have a chat about Christmas traditions and growing up in North Canton. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/17386475

Odd Characters 01/03/2021

Odd Characters Pull up a seat next to the bonfire and hear about some strange individuals from North Canton's past. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/17386307

NC Police Department 100th Anniversary (LIVE) 01/03/2021

NC Police Department 100th Anniversary (LIVE) Recorded live in February 2020, this episode features former police chief and current North Canton Mayor, Stephen Wilder. He talks about his history in law enforcement, and the past, present, and future of policing and community engagement. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/17386004

Doug Wechter and the Century Plaque Program 01/02/2021

Doug Wechter and the Century Plaque Program In this episode, we chat with Doug Wechter, board member, NCHS VP, and creator of the Century Plaque program. We'll hear what kickstarted his doing this and what houses were chosen! /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/17385599

A Hundred Year Tradition: The Community Christmas Tree 01/02/2021

A Hundred Year Tradition: The Community Christmas Tree In 1919, Dr WC Steele put up a Christmas in front of his office on Main Street. One hundred years later, in 2019, at the exact same spot, we celebrated a century of that tradition. We present stories and reflections of this traditional community celebration. /episode/index/show/nchspod/id/17385425

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