Museum hosts lecture on Eva Marie Saint

FINDLAY — The Hancock Historical Museum's next Brown Bag Lecture, "Eva Marie Saint: From BGSU to Hollywood," will be held at noon Thursday. The talk will be led virtually by Charles "Chuck" Coletta of Bowling Green State University's Department of Popular Culture. A Cleveland native, he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in literature from John Carroll University and his Ph.D. in American Culture Studies from BGSU. Since 2000, he has taught courses on television and film studies, contemporary popular literature, and mass media. Coletta's talk will explore the life and career of Eva Marie Saint, one of Hollywood's most enduring talents and a proud BGSU alumna. Tracing her journey from an active and accomplished student at BGSU to an Academy Award–winning actress, the program highlights Saint's early theatrical experiences, her rise through radio, television and Broadway, and her iconic film roles, including her Oscar-winning performance in "On the Waterfront" and her memorable turn in "North by Northwest." The lecture also reflects on her lasting ties to BGSU and her enduring legacy in American film and television. The museum serves as a community hub for the America 250 celebrations, honoring 250 years of the nation's history. The 2026 lecture series lineup is inspired by the celebration themes set forth by the State of Ohio America 250 Commission, connecting local history to the larger national story. The theme for May is Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture & Literature. The lecture will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour with ample time for questions and discussion. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunches to enjoy during the program. Admission is free for museum members, and by donation for nonmembers this month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and seating is limited. No registration is required. The museum, 422 W. Sandusky St., will host a screening of "North by Northwest" during its Classic Movie Night on Oct. 23. Contact the museum at 419-423-4433 or visit www.hancockhistoricalmuseum.org for more information.