The Great Flood of 1913

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Mark W. Risley, president of The Oakwood Historical Society will discuss The Great Flood of 1913 and how it adversely affected communities all along the Great Miami River from Piqua to Dayton to Hamilton and beyond. It garnered world-wide attention as one of the most photographed and documented disasters of the early 20th century. Its recovery was remarkable and the response to the flood established the standard in flood control still being used throughout the world today. Verity Traditions connects community and campus at MUM?s oldest building, Verity Lodge. Light refreshments will be served. These programs are free and open to the public. To view a current schedule of programs offered through November 2014, visit www.regionals.miamioh.edu/verity/events.htm. For more information, call (513) 727-3472. Miami University Middletown?s Verity Lodge is located at 4200 N. University Blvd.