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October 29, 2025

Newark Earthworks Lecture Series

Join us at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center on the third Thursday of each month as we welcome experts from multiple fields speaking on topics connected to how we understand and learn about Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks; from archaeological and indigenous perspectives to stories about how Earthworks have been preserved and protected. This program is geared […]

October 16, 2025

Garden City Dreams: Shaker Heights and the Van Sweringens

Join us to explore how the Garden City Movement inspired the Van Sweringen brothers’ design of Shaker Heights, Ohio’s first planned garden-style suburb. Presented with the Shaker Heights Public Library as part of America250-Ohio: Firsts and Originals. This event is free with required preregistration.

October 15, 2025

Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour

Join Archaeologist Jeff Gill as he leads you on a walking tour along side streets, across train tracks, and in parking lots as, borrowing from the words of Ephraim Squier and Edwin Davis in Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley, you trace the ancient lines of the Newark Earthworks at intervals, among gardens and outhouses. […]

September 25, 2025

Ohio Archaeology Month at the Ohio History Center

Dig into history this October as we celebrate Ohio Archaeology Month at the Ohio History Center! Join us Sat. October 10th for a guest talk with an expert in the field and on Sun. October 11th younger visitors can participate in a mock dig on site. Programs included with museum admission. Attendance at the talk […]

September 24, 2025

Speaking of History… Living History: A Paralympic Journey

Josie Fouts is an Asian-American amputee, raised in Toledo, OH, who uses adaptive sports to build community, challenge barriers, and expand ideas of ability. In 2018, Josie left a science-based career to pursue paracycling full time. That same year, they won three gold medals at the U.S. National Track Cycling Championships in the 3-kilometer individual […]

September 24, 2025

Speaking of History… A Fair To Remember

Let's step behind the scenes and into the history of the Ohio State Fair, where generations of people, stories and passion have shaped a 176-year-old Ohio tradition. Join us at the Ohio history Center as Vince Tornero shares the incredible history of the Ohio State Fair. Included with museum admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy […]

August 22, 2025

America 250-Ohio Webinar: Ohio & The Revolution Episode IV—The Revolution Begins

Join us for America 250-Ohio’s fourth episode of “Ohio & The Revolution” as we convene a panel of experts to explore what was happening at the time of the American Revolution in the Ohio Country. In this episode, we’ll be joined by panelists who will explore the events leading up to and during the American […]

August 21, 2025

Historical Miniatures Gaming at the Ohio History Center

Included with museum admission. Attention military history buffs and those interested in miniature games: Join the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Great Lakes Chapter for an afternoon of tabletop miniatures gaming at the Ohio History Center! Learn about battles important to the history of Ohio and put yourself in command. Ask yourself if you would have […]

August 20, 2025

Tallmadge Historic Church 200th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Tallmadge Historical Society for a program discussion on the history of the Church, a rededication of the Church, live music, refreshments and a special nooks and crannies tour!

June 24, 2025

Ohio Cup

Over the Labor Day weekend, teams from all over Ohio and the nation will converge on the grounds of Westerville Sports Complex for some good, old-fashioned vintage “base ball” games as part of the Ohio Cup Base Ball Festival. All teams play by the 1860s rules of “base ball” (two words back then). This year, […]