Dew of Death: The Story of the Willoughby Chemical Weapons Plant
When: Thu., Aug. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. 2019
Journalist Jeffrey Frischkorn will discuss the history of the former Ben Hur Motor Co. plant (also known as the Ohio Rubber Company) that was converted to a functioning chemical weapons plant during World War I. Frishkorn will guide you through 100 years of Lake County history to tell the story of the top-secret chemical weapon agent called Lewisite. Program hosted in partnership with the Lake County History Center.