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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 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 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 […]

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 […]