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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 […]

April 8, 2023

Building Blocks: The Architecture of the Ohio History Center

Included with museum admission. This program is part of COSI’s Science Festival community programming. You’ve definitely driven past the giant brown rectangle next to I-71, but have you ever wondered how that building came to be? Barb Powers, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for Inventory and Registration will take you on a special tour of […]

December 7, 2022

Ohio’s World Heritage

Included with general museum admission. This program is part of COSI’s Science Festival community programming. Did you know that Ohio is now home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Join Brad Lepper, Senior Archeologist for the Ohio History Connection, as he shares the history of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks and the process of earning World […]

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 […]

August 24, 2022

Newark Earthworks Remnants Walking Tour

Join Jeff Gill for a walking tour of the “lost portions” of the Newark Earthworks – those that generally go unnoticed in the city of Newark. The tour will start in front of the museum at the Great Circle Earthworks, covering about three miles of mostly level terrain on public sidewalks. Dress for the weather, […]

July 21, 2022

First Friday Great Circle Tour

Take a tour of the Great Circle Earthwork with our Senior Archaeologist, Brad Lepper on the first Friday every month, April–November. Hear about the genius behind the construction and purpose of the Great Circle and its inclusion in the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks World Heritage Site. The Great Circle is part of the Newark Earthworks. This […]

July 7, 2022

¡Celebrando! – Community Discussion

This event is free to the public; advanced ticketing purchase is available and recommended. We are uniting with cultural organizations from around America to pay tribute to the generations of Latine and Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation and society. Join us as we learn about Latino heritage from the perspectives of Ohioans with […]

May 20, 2022

Crime and Corruption

Join us as we explore the seedy side of history with Crime & Corruption! Bring the entire family and engage with fun activities linked to Ohio’s diverse and unique criminal past.

May 20, 2022

History Mythbusting

Join us as we dig into the most common myths and misconceptions the 19th century has to offer!

March 9, 2022

Pleasures of the Cup: Mad for Martinis

Join in for Pleasure of the Cup Mad for Martinis. Take a step back into 1950s in this 21 and over event!