Event Archives - Ohio History Connection

March 13, 2026

Discovering History: America’s Airships – The Dirigibles (Robert Mergel)

Ohio is known as the “Birthplace of Aviation” because it is home to Wilbur and Orville Wright who invented and flew the first “heavier than air” aircraft. Although the “lighter than air” dirigibles aircraft were first flown in Germany by the Count Von Zeppelin, Ohio played an integral role in the development, operation of America’s […]

March 13, 2026

Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Base Ball Game

Come watch the Ohio Village Muffins take on the 1869 Red Stockings in a game of vintage base ball during Garfield’s America 250 Celebration Date: Saturday, May 16 Time: Game begins at 3:00 PM Location: Garfield Middle School 250 N. Fair Ave Hamilton, OH 45011 The Ohio Village Muffins are a group of passionate base […]

March 12, 2026

Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Base Ball Game

Come watch the Ohio Village Muffins take on the Capital Cannons in a game of vintage base ball at the Ohio Statehouse. Date: Tuesday, May 12 Time: Game begins at 5:30 PM Location: Ohio Statehouse The Ohio Village Muffins are a group of passionate base ball enthusiasts who preserve the sport as it was played […]

March 12, 2026

Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds Vintage Base Ball Game

Come watch the Ohio Village Muffins and Diamonds play against a local team in a co-ed game of vintage base ball at the Madison County Historical Society! Date: Sunday, May 3 Time: Game begins at 2 p.m. Location: Madison County Historical Society located at 260 E. High St London, OH 43140 The Ohio Village Muffins […]

March 12, 2026

Ohio Village Muffins at Zane Grey

Come watch the Ohio Village Muffins take on the Zane Greys in a game of vintage base ball during Zane Grey Day at the National Road & Zane Grey Museum! Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: Game begins at 2 p.m. Location: National Road & Zane Grey Museum Free admission all day The Ohio Village Muffins […]

March 10, 2026

Monuments of the Mississippi Exhibit Reception

Join us for the opening reception of a new exhibit exploring the remarkable earthworks of the Ohio Valley. Created by Native American cultures, including the Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient between 800 BCE and 1750 CE, these monumental landscapes shaped the region for spiritual, scientific, and cultural purposes. Using cutting-edge LiDAR mapping, aerial imagery, archival […]

March 10, 2026

Nature’s Bounty: Teas & Traditions

Did you know that Red Willow has the same natural compounds as aspirin? What about Staghorn Sumac and Purple Coneflower, containing large amounts of Vitamin C? Join us as we learn all about the uses of plants. This program will hike the grounds of the Octagon to learn about nature’s bounty. In addition, it will […]

March 5, 2026

Queen Day Trip

In honor of Women’s HERstory Month, Nana Knows invites you to an excursion fit for a queen! Calling all seasoned royalty to join us for an afternoon at the Queens of the Heartland exhibit (and more!) at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. The experience includes Museum admission, catered lunch, professional […]

March 3, 2026

Best in Show Screening

The Shaker Historical Society celebrates Shaker Heights native Fred Willard with a free community screening of Best in Show (2000), the beloved mockumentary that perfectly showcases his legendary improvisation and impeccable comedic timing. A 10-15 minute introduction will reflect on Willard’s life, career and enduring legacy in American comedy. From his Ohio roots to his […]

February 23, 2026

Presidential History Book Club

Read books about the American presidency, issues that affected it and U.S. history during the Presidential History Book Club at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The club meets monthly from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the museum auditorium. Participation is free, and meetings are offered in person and virtually. The club sometimes […]