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February 24, 2025

Talk & Tour: James Webb Telescope

Discover the history the James Webb Telescope has made. Using origami, participants will see one of the challenges with putting a telescope into space. Join our museum educator in the STEM Inspiration Center to learn about the history of the James Webb Telescope and complete an origami craft, seeing firsthand how NASA uses art, math […]

February 24, 2025

Talk & Tour: From Moon to Mars

Dive into the Artemis program and learn about the four missions that will take us back to the moon. Hear how the journey will continue as we build habitable bases or stops on the moon to lead us to the goal of landing on Mars. Join our museum educator in the STEM Inspiration Center to […]

February 23, 2025

Ulysses Grant Living History Program

THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. The premiere living history presenter portraying Ulysses Grant will give a program on Grant’s two terms as U.S. president in the historic Hayes Home on Friday, May 16. Curt Fields, Ph.D., who has portrayed Grant both as the Civil War general and president in 22 states, will discuss the successes […]

February 23, 2025

S’mores and History Stories

Join us at Hanby House to make your own s’more on our lawn and enjoy it while listening to Westerville history stories.

February 23, 2025

Moth Night

Cedar Bog is hosting another Moth Night this year! Join us at dusk to look at the flying critters of the night. Bring your flashlights, cameras, etc. for a fun night of moth ID! This is a FREE event. Donations are accepted.

February 23, 2025

Fouse Family

In honor of Juneteenth, Kathleen Kaslow from the Westerville Public Library’s History Museum will share information on the Fouse Family at Hanby House. The Fouse Family patriarch, Squire Fouse, was born a slave and came to Westerville after the Civil War and eventually purchased the Hanby House. His son, William Henry Fouse, was the first […]

February 23, 2025

Kate Winter Hanby: Female Pioneers of Otterbein University

Stephen Grinch, archivist of Otterbein University, will share information about Kate Winter Hanby and other female pioneers of higher education at Otterbein University. Kate Winter Hanby, wife of Benjamin Hanby, was one of two women who were the first graduates of Otterbein. Learn about her and some of her contemporaries.

February 23, 2025

Cemeteries and Veterans

In honor of Memorial Day, join us at Hanby House for a program about the history of the local cemeteries with interesting facts about each one, and the stories of some of the veterans buried there.

February 21, 2025

Orchid Walk

Cedar Bog is hosting our annual Orchid Walk on Saturday, May 31. Naturalists will be stationed along the boardwalk to point out orchids, answer questions and help you take the best pictures! This event is $5/person. Ohio History Connection and Cedar Bog Association members receive free admission.

February 21, 2025

Moth Night

Cedar Bog is hosting our ‘Moth Night’ at dusk on Saturday, May 17. Bring your flashlights, cameras, sheets, etc.! Be ready to look for our fun nighttime critters. This event is free to the public! Donations accepted.