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December 19, 2024

After Dark Lantern Tour

Join us for a military tour focusing on the US Army's activities after sundown during the War of 1812. Guests are led by lantern light and uniformed historical interpreters into the reconstructed fort. The evening consists of weapons demonstrations, reading from historic diaries and musical performances. It's an enchanting and informative evening!

December 19, 2024

The Opening Gun

Fort Meigs reopens the outdoor reconstructed fort for the 2025 season! Uniformed staff historical interpreters fire the fort's artillery off the Grand Battery in celebration of the end of Winter Quarters and the start of a new outdoor season. Take a guided tour at 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. and witness the Opening Gun Salute […]

December 19, 2024

Tea and Historic Craft

Enjoy a tea and learn a new craft inspired by the skills of yesteryear! Included with general admission to the site.

December 19, 2024

Zane Grey Family Day

Come enjoy a fun-filled family day at the National Road and Zane Grey Museum. There will be craft vendors, free walk-through tours, Inside-Out BBQ truck, music by Ethan Tim and a vintage base ball game. The Ohio Village Muffins take on our very own Zane Greys.

December 19, 2024

Discovering History Speaker Series

Brown Bagging has become the Discovering History Speaker Series, and will now be presented the first Friday of every month! Join us for our inaugural event, “The Real Pocahontas: The True Story of America’s Most Popular Native American Princess”. An exploration of the legendary life of Pocahontas, and the timeline of events that led her […]

December 18, 2024

Annie Glenn Tea & Tunes

Join us in celebrating the life of Annie Glenn with a tea in her honor. This year we will have a live musician, as Annie was a wonderful organist. Reservations are required.

December 18, 2024

Grant Days: More of “Grant’s Seldom Told Stories!”

“Grant Days 2025” is a U.S. Grant Homestead Association Event in Historic Georgetown, Ohio This event is free to the public. 10 a.m.– Noon: Topic: “More of Grant’s Seldom Told Stories”: “Ulysses’ Siblings,” “Ulysses’ Love of Julia,” “Ulysses’ Sense of Humor,” “Q & A”. Presented by Dr. Curt Fields as President Ulysses S. Grant! - […]

December 13, 2024

St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited Exhibit Member Preview

Join us for a members-only sneak peek of the Ohio History Center's new exhibit, St. Clair's Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict. Light appetizers, beer and wine will be available. Free to members, but advance registration is required. 4–5 p.m. Reception with light appetizers, beer and wine 5–6 p.m. Presentation & discussion 6–7 […]

December 6, 2024

MEMBER VIP: Get to Know the Ohio Historical Marker Program

Join Laura Russell, Historical Markers Program manager, to learn about the nearly 1,800 markers that tell the unique stories of the people, places, things and events that helped shape Ohio and its communities.

December 6, 2024

Sons of the American Revolution Meeting and Ceremony at Fort Laurens

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will hold their annual meeting at Fort Laurens on July 25. The SAR will also perform a traditional D.C.-style Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We kindly ask attendees to keep quiet and avoid interruptions during the ceremony. This event […]