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February 22, 2026

Zoar and the Presidents School Day

Learn and meet U.S. Presidents and other key historical figures who were active during Zoar’s era as a communal settlement from 1817 to 1898 at Historic Zoar Village’s award-winning Zoar and the Presidents School Day. Presidential speeches, activities and games will be held throughout the village along with a voting station, general museum tours and […]

February 22, 2026

Archaeology School Day

Students can celebrate National Archaeology Month at Fort Laurens’ Fall School Day! This event is open to public, private, and homeschooled students of all ages. All activities meet Ohio educational standards. Cost is $7 per student. Admission is free for one adult per group, with additional adult tickets priced at $7 each. Registration is required. […]

February 19, 2026

Tying Up Loose Ends

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. Participants will be able to make their own finger-woven sash. Materials will be provided. Examples of reproduced items will be on display along with reference materials […]

February 19, 2026

Wilderness Skills

Join Outdoors Expert Keith Bengston for an afternoon of hands-on learning at Fort Ancient! Discover traditional techniques for hunting, fishing, tanning, trapping and jerky making—skills once essential for survival in the natural world. This interactive program runs throughout the afternoon, so come ready to explore and learn. Dress for the weather—we’ll be outdoors! Included with […]

February 19, 2026

Night Hike

Join Staff Member Keith Bengtson for a Night Hike through the park. Learn about local nocturnal night life and the history of Fort Ancient. Keith Bengtson is a long-time employee of Ohio History Connection, former site manager of Fort Hill, Serpent Mound and SunWatch Indian Village. He currently works at Fort Ancient. Keith holds a […]

February 18, 2026

Harvest Gathering of the Crops

Staff will guide visitors through an exploration of historic cooking methods and ways of preserving foods. Demonstrations will include making hominy, stringing beans and grinding corn into corn meal. Guests may drop in to participate anytime between Noon and 4 p.m. in the museum garden.

February 15, 2026

Winter Solstice Sunrise Alignment

The Hopewell Culture is known for tracking both solar and lunar alignments in their earthen structures. Come watch the Winter Solstice sun rise through the solstice gap in the mound walls and observe the alignment with us! Gates open at 7:30 am. Sunrise is predicted to be around 7:50 am. A free museum tour will […]

February 15, 2026

First Lady Lucy Hayes’ Birthday Celebration

Enjoy complimentary treats in the museum lobby and free craft activities in the museum auditorium in honor of First Lady Lucy Hayes’ birthday, which is this month.

February 13, 2026

Gates and Trees Tour

See the many trees of Spiegel Grove and learn about their types and history during a variety of tree tours offered throughout the spring and summer. Tours last about an hour and cover different trees and topics ranging from giant trees to trees that President Rutherford B. Hayes and his descendants named in honor of […]

February 6, 2026

Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks at Spiegel Grove

Breweries and three wineries will offer samples, and a local mixologist will make cocktails during the seventh-annual Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks at Spiegel Grove. The event is on the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The VIP ticketed experience returns for its third year and will begin at 3 p.m. Food trucks […]