Event Archives - Ohio History Connection

June 18, 2026

Harding Presidential Sites Community Picnic

Join us for an evening of fun with free tours of the Harding Home & Museum, talks by our Harding experts, old-fashioned kid games and a band concert! This event is free, but meals are available for $5. To register for meals, you can call 740.387.9630, visit the Harding Presidential sites in person or visit […]

June 15, 2026

One Vote! The Musical

One Vote! – The Musical is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s […]

June 11, 2026

Flint Ridge Open House with ODNR

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of discovery at Flint Ridge! Hands-on activities begin at 11 a.m. at the shelter house and continue throughout the afternoon. Our partners from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer interactive experiences for all ages. We are also inviting the Licking County Library Mobile Library to […]

June 11, 2026

Discovering History: “Music of the Women of the Civil War” with Steve Ball

A one hour program featuring the songs of the Civil War period that were inspired, written by, and performed by women of the Civil War Era. Songs that made history, songs that were little known and songs that became famous. Steve Ball is a Civil War historian and musician from Grove City, Ohio. Steve has […]

June 11, 2026

Discovering History with Barbara Palmer: “100 Years of Women Running for Public Office in Ohio”

Ohio has a remarkably long history of women running for public office and was at the forefront of women’s representation a century ago. However, today, the state lags behind the rest of the nation. In addition to sharing the compelling stories of the state’s diverse trailblazers, Dr. Palmer will explore how Ohio’s unique and complex […]

June 9, 2026

Fort Laurens SAR Memorial

Please join us for the annual memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot, presented by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Guest speakers, presentations and a wreath-laying ceremony will take place. This event is free and open to the public. Visit fortlaurensmuseum.org for more information.

June 9, 2026

Changing of the Guard at Fort Laurens

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will perform a traditional D.C.-style Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot approximately every 15 to 20 minutes. We kindly ask attendees to keep quiet and avoid interruptions during the ceremony. The SAR will hold a memorial service the following day […]

June 8, 2026

Audiobook Walk at Spiegel Grove

Join us for a kick-off to a new romance book club stemming from Fanny Arabella Hayes Platt’s love for reading. Take a few laps around the Grove with fellow bookworms and talk to the Birchard Public Library and Pan Yan Bookstore about digital audiobook options Libby, Hoopla and Libro.fm. Pan Yan Bookstore will also have […]

June 5, 2026

The Ohio State University Hosts Where Earth Holds the Sky: Cyanotypes at the Newark Earthworks

Register for a hands-on art-making workshop at the Octagon Earthworks, led by Newark Earthworks Center experts Marti Chaatsmith and Megan Cromwell, along with Ohio State’s 2025–26 Artist Laureate, Kate Shannon. The cyanotype is a simple photographic process that uses sunlight and water to produce vivid blue images. During the workshop, participants will learn about the […]

June 3, 2026

Discovering History with John Hancock: “Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio”

This compact, richly illustrated, in-depth travel guide takes visitors to the many Indigenous earthwork wonders of southern Ohio, including the brilliant landscape monuments recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is the first publication to present these amazing places from a traveler’s perspective—as rewarding architectural experiences, with deeply informative site descriptions, plus curated […]