Event Archives - Ohio History Connection

January 9, 2026

Space Days

Come learn about space through a fun-filled day packed with hands on experiments. A pizza lunch in included. Monday, July 13: Ages 9–10 Tuesday, July 14: Ages 11–12

January 9, 2026

Verandah Concerts 2026

Enjoy ice cream and great music in a variety of genres on the lawn of the historic Hayes Home, whose verandah serves as the stage for the performers. Concerts take place twice a month on Wednesday evenings. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite spot on the expansive […]

January 9, 2026

New Concord America 250 Celebration

Join us in celebrating America turning 250 years old through all-day activities starting at 10 a.m. with free tours of the John and Annie Glenn Museum and Harper Cabin, and wrapping up with fireworks provided by the New Concord firefighters at dusk. There will also be a community picnic, live music and NCAARD bingo hosted […]

January 8, 2026

Third Friday Tours at the Octagon Earthwork with Brad Lepper

Join Senior World Heritage Archaeologist, Brad Lepper, at the Octagon of the Newark Earthworks on the third Friday of every month for a guided tour of this incredible site! Explore the precision and complex geometry of the Octagon that makes clear the ingenuity of Indigenous peoples during the Hopewell Cultural Period. Observe the connection to […]

January 8, 2026

First Friday Tours at the Great Circle with Brad Lepper

Join Senior World Heritage Archaeologist Brad Lepper at the Great Circle of Newark Earthworks on the first Friday of every month for a guided tour! Over the course of an hour, he will lead you to features that define the Great Circle and explain how this amazing site is worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status. […]

January 5, 2026

Teaching History. Teaching Humanity: Exploring Lessons from the Past that Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow

Conestoga, the Ohio History Connection's volunteer fundraising organization, hosts a talk by Lucas George, the 2022 Ohio History Teacher of the Year. George, a classroom teacher and social studies department chair at Lakeview Junior High in Pickerington, will share his passion for helping students understand why history is important while teaching them how to build […]

January 2, 2026

Getting to the Root of the Matter

Did you know that Red Willow has the same natural compounds as an 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 explore the Fort Ancient Three Sisters and Medicinal Garden and surrounding woods to learn […]

January 2, 2026

National Road & Zane Grey Museum Volunteer Training

Are you interested in volunteering at our museum? Come see what we are all about at our volunteer training. Get a chance to meet our wonderful docents and learn exactly what volunteering means.

January 2, 2026

Winter Nature Hike

Join us for a guided winter hike off trail around Fort Ancient with staff member Keith Bengtson. You'll be able learn about the history of the site and the plants and animals that live here. Keith Bengtson is a long-time employee of the Ohio History Connection, and former site manager of Fort Hill, Serpent Mound […]

January 2, 2026

New Concord Historic Business Open House

Join us at Harper Cabin to learn about the New Concord of yesteryear and see how we are honoring our heritage today with free tours and refreshments provided.