This America 250 program takes place at the Johnston Cemetery and reflects on the lives of service & the meaning of freedom in America’s story.
Make your own holiday wreath with live greenery. Loads of fun for family and friends! Materials included.
Step back in time to experience Christmas in 1815 as the Johnston family once did. Includes dinner, tour of Johnston Farm and program.
Enjoy a guided tour of the festively decorated Johnston Home. Cost: $5 public, members FREE, Registration suggested, but walk-ins welcomed.
Step back into 18th-century Ohio and experience life on the wild frontier! Costumed reenactors will bring history to life with demos of period crafts & trades. Browse handmade goods & savor delicious offerings from local food trucks. Call or email for more information.
Get ready for the opening of the 11th biennial Art of Soul! National Juried Art Show in Wilberforce, Ohio, opening on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC). The exhibition will run from October 24 through February 27, 2027. The Art of Soul! Juried Art Show is an adaptation […]
As a part of the celebration of America 250 we want to take time to honor the knowledge and influence that Indigenous peoples have brought to this landscape for millennia. The Newark Earthworks will be hosting a Community Picnic event at the Octagon Earthworks on October 28th, 2026, from 4—9 p.m. A communal tent with […]
** Last public event related to the Northernmost lunar alignment at the Octagon Earthwork for this 18.6-year cycle ** The Northernmost Moonrise is a once in a generation celestial event; it occurs every 18.6 years. The gateway connecting Observatory Circle to the Octagon enclosure is aligned perfectly with the Northernmost Moonrise here at the Newark […]
Tues., Dec. 1:7-9 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 3: 7-9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 5: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Grab your costumes and candy bags, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be hosting its annual “Boo! On the Moon” Halloween event on Tuesday, October 27, from 5—7:15 p.m. Experience the museum in a whole new way with galleries adorned with a wide array of ghastly props and eerie decor. As younger visitors walk […]
