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April 30, 2025

MEMBER VIP: Get to Know the Library & Archives

Ever wondered what's available in the Ohio History Connection Library & Archives? Join Elizabeth Zeitz, library services manager, for an overview of this great resource, including details about the various collections, information about how to visit the library, what to expect when you do and more!

April 30, 2025

Peanut Butter & Jam Kids Concert

Enjoy an interactive live music program designed to get kiddos up to age 6 and their grownups moving! Presented by Linton Chamber Music.

April 30, 2025

Semi Colon Club: “A Plausible Man” with Susanna Ashton

Just months after Harriet Beecher Stowe moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to Brunswick, Maine, freedom seeker John Andrew Jackson knocked on her door and was welcomed. Learn about Susanna Ashton's deep research into Jackson's life and how this encounter impacted Stowe's writing of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

April 30, 2025

Semi Colon Club: “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared Future”

Join a discussion of Robert P. Jones's urgent and essential look at the foundations and future of our nation. Taking the story of white supremacy in America back to 1493, and examining contemporary communities in Mississippi, Minnesota and Oklahoma for models of racial repair, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy is “full of urgency and […]

April 28, 2025

Quilting in the African Tradition

Celebrate Juneteenth with a live, hands-on crafting workshop at NAAMCC! Dr. Renee Wormack-Keels will trace the history of quilts created by enslaved African Americans to 21st-century art quilts. Wormack-Keels is a Columbus fiber and mixed media artist who uses materials, threads, fibers, and other mediums to create social, historical, memorial quilts. She is the founder […]

April 22, 2025

Ohio & The Revolution Webinar Series: French and Indian War and Other Conflicts in the Ohio Country

What was happening in and around the Ohio Country about 250 years ago? With the 250th anniversary of the United States upon us in 2026, this recorded quarterly webinar series will feature diverse perspectives about what the future state of Ohio looked like and what was happening here in Ohio during the lead up to […]

April 22, 2025

Summer Moon Festival

The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival, held at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum and downtown, celebrates the legacy of Neil Armstrong and the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Featuring space-themed activities, games, educational programming and a vibrant community atmosphere, the festival honors Wapakoneta's proud place in space exploration history. This year, the museum is excited […]

April 22, 2025

The Underground Railroad in Westerville

Join us on the lawn at Hanby House to learn about the people and sites that were part of the Underground Railroad in Westerville. The house will be open for tours and presentations will take place throughout the afternoon. This event is free and open to the public

April 22, 2025

The Westerville Whiskey Wars: Bishop Hanby’s Role

Hanby House will be marking the 150th anniversary of the Westerville Whiskey Wars on Saturday, August 2. Bishop William Hanby was a key figure in this series of events that culminated in the explosion of a local saloon. Join us as we share the history of this struggle against alcohol in the community. Hanby House […]

April 22, 2025

Hanby House Ice Cream Social

Hanby House will host an ice cream social on the lawn to commemorate the birthday of Ben Hanby! Join us and listen to Ben Hanby's music while eating ice cream. The house will be open for touring. This event is free and open to the public.