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January 8, 2026

Third Friday Tours at the Octagon Earthwork with Brad Lepper

Join Senior World Heritage Archaeologist, Brad Lepper, at the Octagon of the Newark Earthworks on the third Friday of every month for a guided tour of this incredible site! Explore the precision and complex geometry of the Octagon that makes clear the ingenuity of Indigenous peoples during the Hopewell Cultural Period. Observe the connection to […]

January 8, 2026

First Friday Tours at the Great Circle with Brad Lepper

Join Senior World Heritage Archaeologist Brad Lepper at the Great Circle of Newark Earthworks on the first Friday of every month for a guided tour! Over the course of an hour, he will lead you to features that define the Great Circle and explain how this amazing site is worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status. […]

January 5, 2026

Teaching History. Teaching Humanity: Exploring Lessons from the Past that Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow

Conestoga, the Ohio History Connection's volunteer fundraising organization, hosts a talk by Lucas George, the 2022 Ohio History Teacher of the Year. George, a classroom teacher and social studies department chair at Lakeview Junior High in Pickerington, will share his passion for helping students understand why history is important while teaching them how to build […]

January 2, 2026

Getting to the Root of the Matter

Did you know that Red Willow has the same natural compounds as an aspirin? What about Staghorn Sumac and Purple Coneflower containing large amounts of Vitamin C? Join us as we learn all about the uses of plants. This program will explore the Fort Ancient Three Sisters and Medicinal Garden and surrounding woods to learn […]

January 2, 2026

National Road & Zane Grey Museum Volunteer Training

Are you interested in volunteering at our museum? Come see what we are all about at our volunteer training. Get a chance to meet our wonderful docents and learn exactly what volunteering means.

January 2, 2026

Winter Nature Hike

Join us for a guided winter hike off trail around Fort Ancient with staff members Billy Wagner on Feb. 21 & Keith Bengtson on Feb. 22. You'll be able learn about the history of the site and the plants and animals that live here. Keith Bengtson is a long-time employee of the Ohio History Connection, […]

January 2, 2026

New Concord Historic Business Open House

Join us at Harper Cabin to learn about the New Concord of yesteryear and see how we are honoring our heritage today with free tours and refreshments provided.

December 19, 2025

Zane Grey Dinner and a Movie

Join us at the National Road and Zane Grey Museums for a screening of To the Last Man along with a catered meal. Spots are limited. Call 740.826.3305 or email [email protected] to register.

December 19, 2025

Patriotic Paint Party

Join us at the John & Annie Glenn Museum for a slate painting party fun for all ages presented by NCAARD. Mocktails and other refreshments will be provided. Spots are limited with a $30 fee per guest. Registration is required.

December 19, 2025

John & Annie Glenn Museum Volunteer Training

Are you interested in volunteering at our museum? Come see what we are all about at out volunteer training. Get a chance to meet our wonderful docents and learn exactly what volunteering means.