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January 12, 2025

Walkabout Town

Join Carrollton historian, John Rutledge at the McCook House front steps for a "walkabout" downtown. Mr. Rutledge will share information about buildings that "are" and "were" while touring around one block to Carrollton's square and back. The tours vary each year. Come early to visit this historic small town with much to offer including two […]

January 9, 2025

Sundaes and Tunes

“Town Sound” a local men’s barbershop chorus from the Minerva area will perform at 2 p.m. Ice cream sundaes will be served between 1–3 PM. Bring your lawn chairs! Register by calling 330.437.9715. There is no admission fee for this event.

January 9, 2025

Spinners and Weavers Activity

Members of the Algonquin Mill Spinners and Weavers Association will demonstrate their craft. Quality handspun items will be available for viewing and purchase. Kids may try their hand at spinning, and create a complimentary craft called Kumihimo, which is for ages 5 and up. There is no admission fee for this event.

January 8, 2025

Tying Up Loose Ends

In this program, Keith Bengtson will lead a comprehensive workshop on the art of American Indian textiles. Examples of Native plants used for fiber in the Midwest will be shown and processed. You will also be able to make your own finger woven sash. Materials will be provided. Examples of reproduced items will be on […]

January 4, 2025

Wilderness Skills

In this program, you will learn about different techniques of hunting, fishing, tanning and trapping with Keith Bengtson. Information will be given on how to set traps, tan hides and make jerky among other skills to live in the natural world. You are encouraged to dress appropriately for possible changing Ohio weather as we will […]

December 30, 2024

Mask Making from Nature

A wide variety of natural materials are made available plus participants can bring their own supplies. After viewing a diverse group of visual examples, we will speak briefly about using many sizes, shapes and textures of objects which have personal significance to create a finished mask. These masks reflect the faces of nature and do […]

December 27, 2024

Third Friday Archaeology Tour

Take a walk through the museum and grounds of Fort Ancient with Archaeologist Bill Kennedy of the Ohio History Connection. This walking tour gives an overview of pre-contact American Indians in and at Fort Ancient: one of the most outstanding and best-preserved Hopewell earthworks. Please meet in the lobby in front of the museum gift […]

December 6, 2024

MEMBER VIP: Get to Know the Ohio Historical Marker Program

Join Laura Russell, Historical Markers Program manager, to learn about the nearly 1,800 markers that tell the unique stories of the people, places, things and events that helped shape Ohio and its communities.

December 6, 2024

Sons of the American Revolution Meeting and Ceremony at Fort Laurens

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will hold their annual meeting at Fort Laurens on July 25. The SAR will also perform a traditional D.C.-style Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We kindly ask attendees to keep quiet and avoid interruptions during the ceremony. This event […]

December 6, 2024

Free Speaker Event: Ohio Genealogical Society

Fort Laurens is hosting a guest speaker from the Ohio Genealogical Society. This event is free to attend. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330.874.2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.