Event Archives - Ohio History Connection

February 3, 2023

2022 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show Awards and Closing Ceremony

Join us on Saturday, February 25 for your last chance to see the 2022 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show. Artists Brunch and meet-and-greet 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Artists, Art of Soul jurors, and visitors can mix and mingle as they view the show. A light brunch will be served. This activity is included […]

February 3, 2023

Free Online Black History Plays presented by The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati

Wed., Feb. 15 thru Fri., Feb. 17 Pre-registration required by Tues., Feb. 14, 2023 Registration Instructions: Parents, schools or teachers can pre-register for the 50-minute performance by 3 pm, Tues. Feb 14, 2023. You pick the play and the date and time of your viewing based on your class schedule. After receiving your registration request, […]

February 3, 2023

Not Your Grandmother’s Black History Lecture Series “Who needs Black History Month?” (WEBINAR)

Is Black History Month still necessary? Relevant, even? Join us on Thurs., Feb 9 at 7 p.m. for this free thought-provoking Black History Month Zoom webinar. The discussion will compel a reconsideration of the historical experiences and contemporary legacies associated with being Black in America. Presented by Dr. Holly Y. McGee, Associate Professor, Department of […]

February 3, 2023

“Welcome to Shaker Heights” History Bike Tour

Whether you’re a Shaker native, new resident, or a tourist, spend this summer with the Shaker Historical Society to learn about Shaker Heights while enjoying everything the city has to offer! The “Welcome to Shaker Heights” History Bike Tour is a great introduction to Shaker Heights history. This tour, led by experienced bicyclists and an […]

January 26, 2023

Letters to My Father Exhibit Opening

Do you ever wonder what people who have passed on would think about what is happening in the world? Would Martin Luther King Jr. come back and be happy about the progress we have made? Letters to My Father takes a look at how some people in the local community have been impacted by the […]

January 26, 2023

Shaker Story Time

Escape the winter cold and join the Shaker Historical Society for a story time in our galleries! Parents can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa while their children work on their counting and listen to “A Shaker’s Dozen.” After the story, children and their caregivers will venture through the museum on a Shaker […]

January 26, 2023

MEMBER VIP: Ohio Shipwrecks: What’s in your backyard?

Celebrate Archaeology Month by joining us on Tues., Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. for this members-only webinar as Linda Pansing, curator of archaeology with the Ohio History Connection, talks to us about underwater archaeology in Ohio. From Lake Erie, to canals, to rivers, Ohio’s maritime history is rich and ancient. This presentation will highlight the […]

January 26, 2023

MEMBER VIP: Architectural Tour of the Ohio History Center

Join us on Tues., Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. as Barb Powers of the State Historic Preservation Office shares her knowledge of the Ohio History Center’s iconic architecture. If you’ve always wondered about our unique building, this is the webinar for you!

January 26, 2023

MEMBER VIP: Get to Know Wahkeena Nature Preserve

Join us on Thurs., June 22 at 3 p.m. as Nora Steele, education coordinator at Wahkeena Nature Preserve, gives us an insider’s view of the flora and fauna that make this site so special. She’ll recount some of the site’s history, as well as tips for a great visit. You don’t want to miss it!

January 26, 2023

MEMBER VIP: Dressing the 1890s-Creating the Costumes for Ohio Village

Join us on Tues., May 9 at 3 p.m. as Jennifer Rounds, fabrication coordinator for Ohio Village, talks about creating the costumes for the Ohio Village staff and volunteers. She’ll share with us where she gets her patterns and fabrics, highlight some of the challenges of doing this type of sewing and show us examples […]