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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 […]

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 8, 2025

Adena Pottery Class

Interested in pottery? This is the program for you! Create a clay vessel using self-hardening clay and the coil method of construction similar to how the Adena Culture did 3,000 years ago. Participants will learn how the Adena smoothed the walls of the pots they made using stones and shells. There will be examples available […]