Event Archives - Ohio History Connection

April 15, 2026

Explore! Series: Sounds of Space

Part of America 250, the museum will be making some noise with hands-on STEM activities and interactive tours. Guests will make their own music with Boom Whackers or build a take-home harmonica while exploring the history of music in space. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering a fun and engaging museum experience. No RSVP […]

April 15, 2026

Explore! Series: Building A Better World

Part of the museum’s America 250 series, enjoy a full day of discovery at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum with hands-on STEM activities and guided tours. Guests can build a load-bearing “Tippy Tower” or create a solar-powered “Solar Bug” while learning real-world NASA applications. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering an engaging look […]

April 15, 2026

Summer Moon Festival

The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival, held at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum and downtown, celebrates the legacy of Neil Armstrong and the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Featuring space-themed activities, games, educational programming and a vibrant community atmosphere, the festival honors Wapakoneta’s proud place in space exploration history. Main events take place on the […]

April 15, 2026

Open Mic Night

The world needs your words! Join new and experienced poets in a space that honors world-changing words and rooted community. Listen to new and seasoned poets for an evening of creativity, community and world-changing words at our Open Mic Night in the historic Edgemont Inn tavern at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Bring a poem, […]

April 13, 2026

The Underground Railroad in Westerville

Learn about the Underground Railroad in Westerville on Saturday, September 19th at the Hanby House. The Hanby House will also be open for tours from 1–4 p.m. The Underground Railroad presentations will take place at 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Shoemaker Cottage behind the house. This event is free and open […]

April 13, 2026

Historic Tools at the Hanby House

Discover a collection of historic tools some of which were owned by William Hanby in his saddle making business. On Saturday September 12th, learn about these tools and get an opportunity to view some of this collection. The Hanby House will be open from 1–4 p.m. for tours and the presentations will take place at […]

April 13, 2026

85th birthday of the Westerville Historical Society & the 100th anniversary of the saving of Hanby House Commemoration

Join us on Saturday, July 18th as we celebrate two events–the 85th birthday of the Westerville Historical Society and the 100th anniversary of Dacia Custer Shoemaker saving the Hanby House. In 1926, for her birthday present she asked her husband to purchase the structure which had been condemned by the city and was to be […]

April 13, 2026

Historical Society of Mt. Pleasant Annual Historic Tour

Step into a place where history shaped a movement during the Annual Historic Tour in Mount Pleasant, Ohio, on August 1 & 2, 2026. At the heart of the tour is the historic Quaker Yearly Meeting House, a site of the Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends and, as of 2023, a designated Network to Freedom […]

April 13, 2026

Boo in the Bog

Join us for a fun, educational night along the boardwalk! Boo in the Bog is a family-friendly event for all ages where visitors take a guided tour of the boardwalk at night stopping at educational stations along the way, head inside for refreshments, make a craft, enjoy the campfire, listen to some storytelling and more! […]

April 13, 2026

Walk Through Time: A History of Cedar Bog

In honor of America 2050, join Preserve Manager, Madison Sheppard, and Preserve Assistant, Diana Boggs, on a journey through time at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. The presentation will focus on Cedar Bog and surrounding areas before the 1800s. This event will be held on Saturday, August 29th, at 10 a.m. After the presentation, walk along […]