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September 18, 2024

Presidential History Book Club – June 2025

All are invited to read and discuss books about the American presidency at this free book club. This month, the club is reading “Heirs of the Founders” by H.W. Brands. This event will take place in person and online. Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/8483954717?pwd=YVg0a2xVa0dseEtjR2R4SVZ4VWZ0dz09 Meeting ID: 848 395 4717 Passcode: HPLM Participants can bring their lunch. Sponsored […]

September 10, 2024

Kwanzaa 614

Join us for the citywide Kwanzaa celebration where tradition meets creativity! This year’s program features an array of hands-on crafts and captivating performances, designed to honor and celebrate the rich heritage of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a 7-day celebration that honors community, family and heritage of African American culture and African traditions. Kwanzaa comes from the […]

August 14, 2024

Can DNA-Testing Companies Help with Genealogical Research?

Each DNA testing company offers different advantages for your family research. Join professional genealogist Kelli Bergheimer and learn how to maximize the information at all five DNA testing companies. This is a virtual session only. Registration is required. View full Genealogy Workshop Series here.

June 10, 2024

Beginning Genealogy

Congratulations! You have decided to research your family history. Join genealogist Jayne Davis and discuss how to organize your research, what records to look for, online research sites and how to use DNA to find your ancestors. At this course’s completion, participants have the resources needed to begin researching their genealogy and filling out an […]

June 10, 2024

Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis

How can you tell if a name in a database or record is really your ancestor? Genealogists often deal with the challenges of identifying ancestors despite same names, irregular spellings, inconsistent ages, similar places, unknown maiden names, missing vital records, ancestral migration and boundary changes. Knowing how to sort these issues out is crucial to […]

March 22, 2024

The Story of Ohio’s Canals: An Engineering Endeavor that Can Still Be Traced in Ohio’s Landscape

Join Tom O’Grady on Sunday, August 11, as he discusses the construction of the canals and how they opened up Ohio to world commerce. Admission to this event is free. For more information, please email [email protected] or call (740) 772-1500.

January 17, 2024

Serpent Mound Archaeology Tour

Effective January, Serpent Mound will offer two archaeological tours a month with archaeologist Bill Kennedy on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month during the 2025 season. Tours begin at the Serpent Mound Visitor Center at 1:30 p.m. and end at 3 p.m. No reservations are required. Parking is $8/per vehicle. Info: (800).752.2757

October 11, 2023

Historical Miniatures Gaming Society at March Through Time

Included with Ohio History Center general admission. Check out the list of historical war games happening on Nov. 9 below! These games will be hosted by Historical Miniatures Gaming Society - Great Lakes Event Name: Germans vs Soviets Period: World War II Scale: Legos Rules: Grimdark Future (1 page rules) Event Name: To the Blockhouse! […]

May 25, 2023

Ohio History at the Ohio State Fair

Stop by to see the Ohio History Center during the State Fair! The museum will be open daily from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This year again, the Ohio History Center main entrance will be a full Ohio State Fair entry point, including State Fair ticket sales and security screening. The Ohio History Center will be open […]

October 7, 2022

The Underground Railroad in Ohio

Included with museum admission. Did you know that Ohio played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad? Thousands of freedom seekers traveled through Ohio, yet these stories have been obscured. Join us as we speak with Kathy Schulz, author of The Underground Railroad in Ohio, as she shares the stories she’s uncovered and the research […]