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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 […]

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 21, 2025

Discovering History—Lafayette and Human Rights

Presented by Alan Hoffman, President of The American Friends of Lafayette Lafayette’s first foray into human rights work was in the American Revolution which he saw as a cause important to all mankind. He wrote this as he sailed to America months prior to his 20th birthday: “The welfare of America is intimately connected with […]

January 21, 2025

SOLD-OUT Members-Only Tour of the Collections Care Center

Join the Ohio History Connection curatorial staff for an in-depth tour of the new Collections Care Center on our Columbus campus. Our curatorial staff will guide members through the new facility while highlighting objects from our collection. Please arrive at the Collections Care Center 15 minutes before your tour time. Plan to park in the […]

January 17, 2025

Discovering History—Nathaniel Clark, Lafayette and the Sinking of the Steamboat Mechanic

Marietta potter Nathaniel Clark was an entrepreneur who engaged in several businesses and product development concepts during his lifetime. One of these proved nearly fatal to the esteemed hero of the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette, as he made his way up the Ohio River in 1825. Wesley Clarke, archaeologist with The Castle Museum, […]

January 17, 2025

Discovering History—The Museum Association of East Muskingum

The Museum Association of East Muskingum: The How and the History Public historian, Hope Neal, will be presenting on the creation and evolution of the John & Annie Glenn Museum and the National Road & Zane Grey Museum. She will not only cover the history of the museums themselves, but also their content which includes […]

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 […]