Here’s what’s coming down the chimney at Ohio Historical Society sites and related venues this holiday season.
Please note that there is a charge for some events and some require reservations or advance registration. Click on the links below for full details.
At Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta
Now through Jan. 31, 2013 • Daily 7:30-10 p.m.
Holiday Light Display
At Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont
On exhibit now through Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013
Tales of Travel From the President’s Attic
Explore the travels of President Hayes and his family.
Now through Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 • Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sunday Noon-5 p.m.
Hayes Train Special
See the annual holiday model train display.
Wednesday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 • 1-4 p.m.
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove
Tour the 25-acre estate of 19th president Rutherford B. Hayes.
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012 • 1-4 p.m.
Hayes Model Train Clinic
Keep your trains on track with help from Hayes Presidential Center.
At Shaker Historical Museum in Shaker Heights
On exhibit now through Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012
Celebrating Community Spirit: Shaker Heights 1955-1980
See the third exhibit in a series celebrating the centennial of Shaker Heights.
At the Hanby House in Westerville
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 • 1-4 p.m.
Picture An Old-Fashioned Holiday
Have a family photo taken in the home of the composer of Up on the Housetop.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 • 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 • 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Holiday Open House
Tour the Hanby home and enjoy holiday decorations, music and refreshments.
At Zoar Village in Zoar
Saturday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday Noon-5 p.m.
Candlelight Service in the Zoar Church Saturday at 5:15 p.m.; Tree Lighting Saturday at 6 p.m.
Christmas in Zoar
Tour homes and landmarks, shop artisans and enjoy musical entertainment in this historic German separatist community.
At Mahoning Valley Historical Society, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, through Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2012
Ohio and the Civil War: 150 Years Later
See the Ohio Historical Society traveling exhibit.
At the National Road /Zane Grey Museum, near Zanesville
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 • 1-4 p.m.
Holiday Open House
See decorated Christmas trees on display and enjoy seasonal music and entertainment.
At Campus Martius Museum in Marietta
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 • 1-4 p.m.
Pioneer-Style Celebrations
Visit the museum and talk with pioneers about how they celebrated the holidays.
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 • Noon-1 p.m
Brown Baggin’ Through History
Enjoy a free lunch-hour program on the Civil War.
At Tallmadge Church in Tallmadge
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 • Open House 2-3:30 p.m. Concert at 4 p.m. followed by Tree Lighting.
Holiday Open House
Explore several Tallmadge landmarks, then enjoy a holiday concert and tree lighting.
At Fort Meigs in Perrysburg
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 • 1-4 p.m.
Holiday Open House
Celebrate the holidays 1812-style.
At Serpent Mound near Peebles
Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 • 4-8 p.m.
Lighting the Serpent
See Serpent Mound outlined by hundreds of luminarias.
At Fort Ancient, near Oregonia
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012 • 2-4 p.m.
Fort Ancient Winter Hike
Enjoy the natural beauty of the 2,000-year-old Fort Ancient earthworks.
Enjoy Many More Events in Coming Weeks at Ohio Historical Society Sites
There’s so much more to see and do at Ohio Historical Society sites in coming weeks!
For December events at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village in Columbus, including Dickens of a Christmas and Dickens dinners click here.
For more upcoming events, visit our online calendar.
For directions to Ohio Historical Society sites statewide, visit www.ohiohistory.org/places.
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