A historic Upper Arlington home hosts an afternoon of food and music benefiting the Ohio Historical Society on Sunday, April 14 -- one of more than 30 opportunities to connect with the past at Ohio Historical Society sites and related venues in coming weeks.
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.
In Upper Arlington
Sunday, April 14, 2013 • 4-7 p.m.
Conestoga Fundraiser
A Conestoga Program
Enjoy food and music plus a silent auction at one of the oldest residences in Franklin County, the home of early Ohio legislator and judge Thomas Johnston and his wife, Elizabeth. Call 800.647.6921 for tickets, $100 per person, by April 3. Proceeds benefit the Ohio Historical Society.
On exhibit
Touched by Conflict: Southeastern Ohio and the Civil War
Explore the role of southeast Ohioans in the Civil War and the war’s impact in southeast Ohio through photographs and artifacts from the collection of Ohioan Larry Strayer.
Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Seminar 10-11:30 a.m.
Blazes, Posts and Stones
Author James Williams premiers his new book, Blazes, Posts and Stones, with a seminar, Indian War 1790-1795: The Life and Death Struggle for the Northwest Territory.
Sunday, April 7, 2013 • 2 p.m.
Marietta in Memory, History and Imagination
Andrew Cayton, Distinguished Professor of History at Miami University, speaks in recognition of the 225th anniversary of the founding of Marietta.
On exhibit through Oct. 6, 2013
The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier
Learn about the strategic importance of battles fought in areas of Ohio, Michigan and Canada bordering Lake Erie, including Hull’s Surrender, River Raisin, Fort Meigs, Fort Stephenson, the Battle of Lake Erie and the Battle of Thames.
Saturday, March 30, 2013 • 2-3:30 p.m.
Easter-Egg Roll
Experience a White House tradition started in 1878 by President Rutherford B. Hayes, during Hayes Presidential Center’s annual Easter-Egg Roll for children ages 3-10.
Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tracing Your House’s History
Learn how to use printed and online sources to track down the owners and history of a property through deeds, Sanborn Maps, city directories, tax records and other sources.
Sunday, April 28, 2013 • 1-4 p.m.
Rootsmagic Workshop
Get tips and tricks for using Rootsmagic genealogy software from Rootsmagic author Bruce Buzbee.
On exhibit through Dec. 28, 2013
How I Got Over
Through more than 70 historical and contemporary works by African American artists, How I Got Over tells a story fundamental to the human experience: overcoming adversity.
Saturday, March 30, 2013 • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Welcome Back Carp
Celebrate the opening of the Ohio River Museum for the 2013 season with a free Carp Egg Hunt on the museum grounds, plus speakers, children’s activities and special guest Carpy.
Friday, April 5, 2013 • Noon-1 p.m.
Brown Baggin’ Through History: The Ritts’ W. P. Snyder Jr. Legacy
Bring a brown bag lunch and join Jeff Spear of Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen for a free talk and walk-through of the exhibit The Ritts’ W.P. Snyder Jr. Legacy.
At Schoenbrunn Village, New Philadelphia
Sunday, March 31, 2013 • 6 a.m.
Easter Sunrise Service
Attend a traditional Moravian Easter service at Schoenbrunn, an 18th-century Moravian mission, site of Ohio’s first church.
At Lorain County Metro Parks in LaGrange
Monday, April 1, through Friday, April 19, 2013
Lorain County Metro Parks, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange
Ohio and the Civil War: 150 Years Later
See the Ohio Historical Society traveling exhibit Ohio and the Civil War: 150 Years Later.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Grant Boyhood Home Rededication
Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27, 2013
Georgetown
U.S. Grant Celebration
Enjoy events throughout Georgetown celebrating the community’s history of association with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and visit the Grant Boyhood Home and Grant Schoolhouse. For details, visit www.usgrantboyhoodhome.org or call 937.378.3087.
At Wahkeena Nature Preserve, near Lancaster
Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 10 a.m.-Noon
Nature Walk: Life in a Vernal Pool
What’s a vernal pool and who lives there? Find out on a naturalist-led exploration of vernal pools. Learn why they’re important in the woodland ecosystem and what creatures depend on them.
Saturday, April 13, 2013 • 8:15 a.m.
Nature Walk: Birding for Beginners
Take a naturalist-led walk and learn to identify some of Wahkeena’s resident birds. Improve your skills with your binoculars and get tips on how to get the most out of your field guide.
April 14, 28 and May 5, 2013 • 1 p.m.
Nature Walk: Spring Wildflowers
Join a naturalist for a leisurely walk exploring the beauty, folklore and medicinal uses of native Ohio wildflowers.
Saturdays April 27 and May 4 and 11, 2013 • 8:15 a.m.
Bird Walk
Join birders of all abilities on a guided walk seeking out returning warblers, resident birds and water-loving species. Explore pond, wetland, edge and forest habitats.
At Zoar Village in Zoar
Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Zoar Village, Zoar
Opening Day at Historic Zoar Village
Visit Zoar on opening day of the 2013 season.
Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 1 p.m.
Schoolhouse, 221 E. 4th St., Zoar
Saturdays in Zoar Free Speaker Series
Billy Yank: Life of a Soldier
Ohio Historical Society Civil War re-enactor Mark Holbrook presents Billy Yank: Life of a Soldier.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 • 6-9 p.m.
Schoolhouse, 221 E. 4th St. Zoar
Zoar Garden-Themed Dinner
Enjoy a garden-themed dinner plus an auction of items for home and garden.
Friday, April 26, 2013 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Zoar Village, Zoar
Spring in Zoar Home-School Day
Find out what the Zoarites planted, how they did spring cleaning and how they played.
Saturday, April 27, 2013 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Blacksmith Shop, E. 1st St., Zoar
Beginning Blacksmithing Class
Discover the history of blacksmithing and learn the basics by forging a hook and a nail.
Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12, 2013
Seminar: Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
Consultations: Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by prior appointment.
Vermilion Building Doctor Clinic
Meet our old-building experts and learn how to make informed decisions about repairs and improvements to any home or building built between 1800 and 1955.
At Adena Mansion & Gardens, Chillicothe
Saturday, April 13, 2013 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Spring Awakening
Welcome spring at Adena with free bird and nature walks, garden tours, garden club displays and performances by area musicians.
Saturday, April 13, 2013 • 1-3 p.m.
Springtime Hike
See an Adena mound, the Johnston Cemetery and John Johnston’s double-pen log barn.
Thursday, April 18, 2013 • 6 p.m.
The West Comes to Piqua
Enjoy a Western-themed evening of fun and food sponsored by Johnston Farm Friends Council to benefit the historic Johnston Farm.
Sunday, April 28, 2013 • 1-4 p.m.
Zane Grey Day and 1860s Base Ball
Enjoy an afternoon of hands-on fun inspired by the Westerns of Ohio author Zane Grey. See the Ohio Village Muffins take on a local team in a game of base ball (yes, two words) played by 19th-century rules (2 p.m.) and hear music by One More Time string band.
At Tallmadge Church, Tallmadge
Sunday, April 23, 2013 • 2-4 p.m.
Tallmadge Church Open House
Step inside the 1825 church on Tallmadge Circle -- an architectural landmark and reminder of northeast Ohio’s New England heritage -- plus the nearby Old Town Hall and Schenkenberger House.
At Ellsworth Town Hall, 11125 Akron-Canfield Road (State Route 224) in Ellsworth
Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, 2013
Seminar Thursday 7-9 p.m.
Consultations: Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by prior appointment.
Ellsworth Building Doctor Clinic
Meet our old-building experts and learn how to make informed decisions about repairs and improvements to any home or building built between 1800 and 1955.
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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 and related venues in coming weeks!
For more upcoming events, visit our online calendar.
For directions to Ohio Historical Society sites statewide, visit www.ohiohistory.org/places.
Most Ohio Historical Society sites are managed for us by local organizations. Though hours posted online at www.ohiohistory.org/places reflect the most current information we have, we encourage calling ahead before you travel, to confirm that the site you plan to visit will be open when you plan to be there. Find direct phone numbers near the bottom of each site page at www.ohiohistory.org/places.
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