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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 […]

December 6, 2024

Earth Day Walk

Join Cedar Bog Association naturalists on the boardwalk to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd! Our naturalists will be stationed along the boardwalk to help answer questions or teach you about their favorite spring plants at Cedar Bog. This event is FREE to everyone! Donations accepted.

December 6, 2024

MEMBER VIP: Delve into the Collections from Ohio’s Northeast Region

Join archaeology, history, manuscripts and natural history curators for a journey through the diverse collections of the Ohio History Connection. Objects and materials from each collecting area tell unique stories, but together they reveal a rich and interconnected narrative of Ohio’s past.

December 6, 2024

Mosses and Lichens

Bob Klips, Associate Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, will be at Cedar Bog to showcase the exciting world of mosses and lichens! Bob Klips is the author is "Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of Ohio" and does a phenomenal job at explaining the unknown world of these crazy organisms. We will take a […]

December 6, 2024

Free Speaker Event: Ohio Genealogical Society

Fort Laurens is hosting a guest speaker from the Ohio Genealogical Society. This event is free to attend. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330.874.2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.

December 4, 2024

Spanish-American War Program

Fort Laurens is hosting a small group of Spanish-American War reenactors. You can interact with the reenactors to learn more about what life was like during this conflict for late 19th-century Americans. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330.874.2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.

December 3, 2024

World War 1 Program

Fort Laurens is hosting a small group of World War 1 reenactors, who will make a small “campsite” on the grounds. Guests will get to interact with the reenactors and learn more about the American army during this major world conflict. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330.874.2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.

November 6, 2024

Fort Laurens Anniversary March-In

Join us in celebrating the anniversary of the Continental Army's arrival to the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. Reenactors in period dress will march into the site of Fort Laurens just as the Continental forces did in 1778. Greet the soldiers as they march in, enjoy various historical demonstrations and learn about 18th-century […]

November 6, 2024

Zoar Civil War Reenactment

Ohio's largest Civil War reenactment returns in 2025 as reenactors "invade" Historic Zoar Village in a recreation of the Battle of Appomattox. This year commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the Zoar Civil War event and the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Appomattox. The reenactment takes place on both Saturday (at 2 p.m.) and Sunday […]