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February 12, 2025

Zoar Free Speaker Series—Katharina von Baron Luther Presentation

Historic Zoar Village is hosting Raylene Hlavaty presenting the life of Katharina von Baron Luther, the wife of Martin Luther, at the Zoar School House. This will be a 1st person presentation including hymnals. The Speaker Series is free and open to the public with free parking near the School House. For more information, call […]

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February 12, 2025

Zoar Free Speaker Series—The Ohio Tea Company

Historic Zoar Village is hosting a guest speaker from the Ohio Tea Company at the Zoar School House. Kurt, the speaker, will discuss the history of tea and tea customs. The Speaker Series is free and open to the public with free parking near the School House. For more information, call 330.874.3011 or visit www.historiczoarvillage.com.

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February 4, 2025

Everyday Life in Schoenbrunn Village

Step back in time and experience Everyday Life in Schoenbrunn Village! Explore the fascinating history of this 18th-century mission village on the Ohio frontier. Engage with Moravian traditions through interactive activities, captivating demonstrations and hands-on learning opportunities. This event offers something for everyone, from history enthusiasts to families looking for a fun day out. Don’t […]

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January 28, 2025

Christmas in Zoar

Experience Historic Zoar Village in all its Christmas splendor! Listen to live, festive music as you learn about early American and German holiday traditions. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides through the town, a Saturday church service and tree lighting, and visits from Kristkind, the German Belsnickel and Santa. Self-guided tours of the village will […]

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January 27, 2025

Civil War Winter Camp 2025

Experience life in a Civil War camp! The day includes rifle demonstrations, talks, Model-T rides, reenactors portraying Civil War veterans, military band performances on horseback and more. Camp tours last about 50 minutes and are outdoors. Tickets are required for camp tours. Band performances, military demonstrations and talks are free. View full schedule of events […]

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January 23, 2025

Crossbow to Cartridge

Fort Meigs Historic Site examines the great changes in military tactics and technology across the world's armies, including the adoption of gunpowder. This event features living historians from the 15th through the 17th century, their arms, clothing, camp life and entertainment in the field. Battlefield tours and demonstrations complete the full day of programming.

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January 21, 2025

Model Train Clinic 2026

Do you need help troubleshooting some problems with your model train? Or maybe you’re wondering how best to care for it? Model train enthusiasts can help at this clinic. Veteran model train hobbyists will examine model trains that guests bring in and help them with advice and issues. Those who bring trains to the clinic […]

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January 21, 2025

Hayes Home Holidays

Hear costumed characters tell beloved Christmas stories of Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of the Victorian era, in the comfort of President Rutherford B. Hayes’ Victorian mansion. Dickens was one of Hayes’ favorite authors, and he lived during the same time period as Hayes. Throughout these evening tours of the home, which […]

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January 21, 2025

Lights of Spiegel Grove

Get in the holiday spirit by seeing Santa light the 50-foot outdoor Christmas tree at Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and the estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes, during Lights of Spiegel Grove! Enjoy refreshments, carolers, visits with Kris Kringle (the Victorian name for Santa) and more. Jarrett Tree Service of Clyde has […]

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January 12, 2025

McCook History Day

Reenactors including the OVI 29th Company of Akron will visit. Homemade pie and ice cream to be served. There will be a portrayal of Harriet Tubman at 11 a.m. At Noon, Dr. Mandel Haas speaks about the Civil War and answers questions. Carroll County's dulcimer band "Sweet Pickin's" entertains at 1 p.m. Bring your lawn […]