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January 21, 2025

Hayes Home Holidays

Hear costumed characters tell beloved Christmas stories of Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of the Victorian era, in the comfort of President Rutherford B. Hayes’ Victorian mansion. Dickens was one of Hayes’ favorite authors, and he lived during the same time period as Hayes. Throughout these evening tours of the home, which […]

January 21, 2025

Lights of Spiegel Grove

Get in the holiday spirit by seeing Santa light the 50-foot outdoor Christmas tree at Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and the estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes, during Lights of Spiegel Grove! Enjoy refreshments, carolers, visits with Kris Kringle (the Victorian name for Santa) and more. Jarrett Tree Service of Clyde has […]

January 12, 2025

McCook History Day

Reenactors including the OVI 29th Company of Akron will visit. Homemade pie and ice cream to be served. There will be a portrayal of Harriet Tubman at 11 a.m. At Noon, Dr. Mandel Haas speaks about the Civil War and answers questions. Carroll County's dulcimer band "Sweet Pickin's" entertains at 1 p.m. Bring your lawn […]

January 12, 2025

Walkabout Town

Join Carrollton historian, John Rutledge at the McCook House front steps for a "walkabout" downtown. Mr. Rutledge will share information about buildings that "are" and "were" while touring around one block to Carrollton's square and back. The tours vary each year. Come early to visit this historic small town with much to offer including two […]

January 9, 2025

Sundaes and Tunes

“Town Sound” a local men’s barbershop chorus from the Minerva area will perform at 2 p.m. Ice cream sundaes will be served between 1–3 PM. Bring your lawn chairs! Register by calling 330.437.9715. There is no admission fee for this event.

January 9, 2025

Spinners and Weavers Activity

Members of the Algonquin Mill Spinners and Weavers Association will demonstrate their craft. Quality handspun items will be available for viewing and purchase. Kids may try their hand at spinning, and create a complimentary craft called Kumihimo, which is for ages 5 and up. There is no admission fee for this event.

January 8, 2025

Tying Up Loose Ends

In this program, Keith Bengtson will lead a comprehensive workshop on the art of American Indian textiles. Examples of Native plants used for fiber in the Midwest will be shown and processed. You will also be able to make your own finger woven sash. Materials will be provided. Examples of reproduced items will be on […]

January 6, 2025

Ladies Tea

This event takes place outside behind the museum on the covered patio. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. This year’s guest speaker is Janet Weir Creighton of Canton, and her topic is Purse-A-Nality. Ms. Creighton has accumulated purses from the early 1900s era to the present. View her outstanding collection and enjoy the fellowship. There […]

January 4, 2025

Wilderness Skills

In this program, you will learn about different techniques of hunting, fishing, tanning and trapping with Keith Bengtson. Information will be given on how to set traps, tan hides and make jerky among other skills to live in the natural world. You are encouraged to dress appropriately for possible changing Ohio weather as we will […]

December 30, 2024

Mask Making from Nature

A wide variety of natural materials are made available plus participants can bring their own supplies. After viewing a diverse group of visual examples, we will speak briefly about using many sizes, shapes and textures of objects which have personal significance to create a finished mask. These masks reflect the faces of nature and do […]