Category: Event

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April 10, 2026

60 Years’ War for Ohio: American Revolution

Explore Ohio’s role in the American Revolution during this weekend long event with living historians and battle recreations. Join Fort Meigs and the NWTA in acknowledging that Ohio is a hard fought battlefield from the mid-18th Century through the end of the War of 1812. Army life, cooking, music, artillery, games along with battle simulations […]
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April 10, 2026

Life in Early Ohio

Experience life in early Ohio during this civilian re-enactment focusing on the trades of the early 19th century frontier. Observe and discuss those supporting elements to the War of 1812 such as soap making, candle production, leather work, blacksmithing, basket weaving, herbal teas and gardening, cooking and baking and much more. Military activities and recruitment […]
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April 10, 2026

Brigade Napoleon

Explore how the rest of the world’s armies operate during our own War of 1812. This is a weekend event displaying military camp life, weapons and exotic European uniforms along with foreign language military orders as the British Army and her allies battle Napoleon’s Grande Army.
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April 10, 2026

Fort Meigs: After Dark Lantern Tour

Get a rare chance to see Fort Meigs in the after hours darkness in this two-hour guided tour. The military themed tour focuses on the War of 1812 and the army’s activities after sundown. Meet soldiers as they re-create camplife and sleeping conditions, discuss overnight guard postings and alarms. Additional lectures focus on the night […]
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April 10, 2026

Star Gazing at Flint Ridge

Join us for an evening under the stars at Flint Ridge Nature Preserve! This free, drop-in program invites guests of all ages to explore the night sky in a fun and hands-on way. Stop by the shelter house anytime during the program to take part in interactive activities and discover the wonders of the stars […]
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April 10, 2026

Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks

Ten breweries and two wineries will offer samples, and guests can enjoy a cocktail during the eighth-annual Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks at Spiegel Grove on Saturday, Aug 22. The event is from 4–8 p.m. on the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The VIP ticketed experience returns for its third year and […]
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April 10, 2026

Flint Ridge Open House with ODNR

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of discovery at Flint Ridge! The museum will be open free of charge from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with hands-on activities beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the shelter house and continuing throughout the afternoon. Our partners from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer interactive experiences for […]
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April 9, 2026

National Road Yard Sale

Did spring cleaning leave you with some space to fill or a pile of treasures ready for a new home? Come to the National Road Yard Sale! Browse, bargain, and discover unique, new-to-you finds. Want to be a vendor? Email [email protected], call 742.826.3305 or scan the QR code to apply. Vendor spots are limited and […]
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April 8, 2026

Mellow Yellow Walk

Visit Cedar Bog Nature Preserve on Sunday, September 13th any time between Noon and 2 p.m. or a self-guided tour of the boardwalk to enjoy the yellows, purples and pinks of our fall bloomers. Naturalists will be stationed along the boardwalk to answer questions or point out interesting wildlife! Event included with admission.
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April 8, 2026

The Inborn Brilliance of Spiders

Dr. Richard Bradley, author of Common Spiders of North America, is hosting a spider program in the evening at Cedar Bog on Saturday, August 8th, at 7 p.m. Learn about the wonderful world of spiders, then take a walk on the boardwalk at night to see what’s crawling! Event included with admission.