Little Cities of Black Diamonds
This year’s Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day host city is Corning, Ohio. Corning was once one of the most bustling communities of the Sunday Creek Valley, as the hub of the valley’s railroad system. Coal mines flanked the village on either side, while a stone quarry operation was just south of town.
Today, Corning is planting the seeds of revitalization. The village council, local nonprofits and local entrepreneurs are working to renovate historic buildings and nurture local businesses and community events. We’re proud to be one of the first new festivals at the Corning-Monroe Civic Center!
The main event will be at the Corning-Monroe Civic Center. Join us there for exhibitors, speakers, folk music and local food.
The Corning-Monroe Civic Center is at 115 S. Corning St. in Corning, Ohio.
The Exhibit Hall and Speaker’s Room are handicapped accessible.
If you have questions about accessibility or accommodations, please reach out to info@lcbdohio.org.
We have an exciting lineup of speakers on the main stage, including historians, authors and local citizens who study and share Little Cities heritage.
Historian, Little Cities of Black Diamonds
Author, Clash at Sunday Creek
Director of Outreach, Southeast Ohio History Center
Rendville Historic Preservation Society
Heritage Interpreter
Heritage Interpreter
Linton & Anne Lewis // Ogden Insurance Agency
Bev & Mike Trovato // Thompson Insurance
Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council and by the America 250-Ohio Commission. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the America 250-Ohio Commission.