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February 5, 2025

Logan York: The Value of Nurturing Ancestral Pride

Logan York, historic preservation officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and a tribe citizen, will share how attending tribal events, stomp dances and language camps as a youth in Missouri and Kansas helped to nurture pride in his ancestors. York will reflect upon earning a degree from Miami University in Ohio, and his experiences […]

February 5, 2025

Fireside Chat: President Warren G. Harding and his “Best Minds” Cabinet

Harding Sites Researcher Jon Andersen will lead us through President Harding’s picks for his Cabinet in 1921, how the Cabinet functioned together and what it accomplished. This program is available in person or virtually through the Harding Presidential Sites YouTube Channel.

February 5, 2025

It’s Presidents Day!

Bring your families anytime between Noon–4 p.m. and jump into free Presidents Day activities. Do cool things like assemble your own eagle, build a Warren G. Harding puzzle, create a campaign badge and design a presidential hat! The Harding Presidential Sites are open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with tours of the Harding Home occurring on […]

February 4, 2025

Everyday Life in Schoenbrunn Village

Step back in time and experience Everyday Life in Schoenbrunn Village! Explore the fascinating history of this 18th-century mission village on the Ohio frontier. Engage with Moravian traditions through interactive activities, captivating demonstrations and hands-on learning opportunities. This event offers something for everyone, from history enthusiasts to families looking for a fun day out. Don’t […]

January 28, 2025

Christmas in Zoar

Experience Historic Zoar Village in all its Christmas splendor! Listen to live, festive music as you learn about early American and German holiday traditions. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides through the town, a Saturday church service and tree lighting, and visits from Kristkind, the German Belsnickel and Santa. Self-guided tours of the village will […]

January 27, 2025

Civil War Winter Camp 2025

Experience life in a Civil War camp, see military demonstrations, ride in a Model-T, enjoy military band musical performances and more at Civil War Winter Camp at Spiegel Grove, the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. This day-long event focuses on life in a winter camp like those of President Rutherford B. Hayes’ […]

January 23, 2025

Crossbow to Cartridge

Fort Meigs Historic Site examines the great changes in military tactics and technology across the world's armies, including the adoption of gunpowder. This event features living historians from the 15th through the 17th century, their arms, clothing, camp life and entertainment in the field. Battlefield tours and demonstrations complete the full day of programming.

January 23, 2025

Memorial Day

The grounds of Fort Meigs are a war grave and the final resting place for hundreds of veterans of the War of 1812. Please join the uniformed staff of the historic site in the parade of monuments to honor our valiant dead. Other military demonstrations are part of the day's programming.

January 23, 2025

First Siege

Fort Meigs' Centerpiece Event! Please join hundreds of living historians from all over North America as they commemorate and recreate the great battles of northern Ohio during the War of 1812. This early 19th century reenactment features military drill and dress, as well as music, battle recreations and weapons and equipment demonstrations. Guided tours of […]

January 21, 2025

Model Train Clinic 2026

Do you need help troubleshooting some problems with your model train? Or maybe you’re wondering how best to care for it? Model train enthusiasts can help at this clinic. Veteran model train hobbyists will examine model trains that guests bring in and help them with advice and issues. Those who bring trains to the clinic […]