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September 3, 2025

Discovering History—Ohio Cemeteries 101

Krista Horrocks of the State Historic Preservation Office (and the Ohio History Connection’s resident cemetery expert) will discuss “all things Ohio cemetery-related” in this overview of some of our state’s finest cultural resources. This presentation will include how to understand cemeteries as defined in Ohio Revised Code, how to research cemeteries and how to document […]

September 3, 2025

Discovering History—“No Savage Should Inherit the Land”: War in the Ohio Valley

A close examination of the successful raids carried out by the Delaware and their allies at the Great Cove and earlier, at Penn’s Creek, in western Pennsylvania illustrates the most effective way for them to achieve more autonomy over their land, security and diplomacy in a time of great uncertainty. Violence along the frontier after […]

September 3, 2025

Scout Day

Join us for Scout Day at Campus Martius Museum! Free Admission to all BSA, Girl Scouts of America and Royal Ranger, etc. No reservation is necessary, but please arrive in uniform. Adult leaders in uniform or with Scout ID are also admitted at no charge. There is no charge for Ohio History Connection and museum […]

September 2, 2025

Discovering History—The Spanish-American War with Theodore Roosevelt

This presentation explores the causes, nations, leadership, preparedness, weaponry, major engagements and conclusion of the Spanish American War. Professor Emeritus Robert Mergel and Major Edward Sachs portray Lt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Leonard Wood of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry in period uniform. The presentation includes a PowerPoint media depiction of the Administration of […]

September 2, 2025

Worldwide Day of Play

Campus Martius Museum is thrilled to participate in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play! As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this event focuses on getting kids and their families up, out and playing around. From 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, Campus Martius Museum will offer FREE ADMISSION to all […]

August 26, 2025

Exhales of the Exiled: A 3-Week Writing Journey

Join poet and storyteller Zeda Stew for a powerful 3-week writing workshop rooted in reflection, resilience and release. Each session explores themes of identity, healing and liberation through creative prompts, guided discussion and poetic exercises designed to help participants “exhale” their truths. This space is open to writers of all levels. Whether you’re seasoned or […]

August 23, 2025

Voices for Truth: Joy Harjo

During Native American Heritage Month, we’ll listen to the voice of truth in prose and poetry from an important contemporary Native American author: Joy Harjo, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and three-term US Poet Laureate from 2019–2022. Co-Leaders: John Getz, Professor Emeritus, Department of English, Xavier University & Emma Baldwin, Citizen of the Miami […]

August 23, 2025

Speaking of History… Battlefield Ballots: The Ohio Soldiers’ Vote in the 1864 Presidential Election

The 1864 election marked the first time Ohio’s soldiers could vote for president while in the field. Learn how these Buckeyes cast their votes on the frontlines and discover the role the soldiers played in this historic election pitting President Abraham Lincoln against his former army commander General George B. McClellan. Presented by State Archivist […]

August 22, 2025

Grand Illumination

Join the Armstrong Air & Space Museum as the museum flips the switch on its annual holiday light display! Indoor and outdoor activities are planned, along with free hot chocolate! It’s the perfect way to inaugurate the holiday season. Lighting ceremony to begin at 7 pm.

August 22, 2025

Moonrise Tour at the Octagon Earthworks

Join us at Noon for a guided tour at the Octagon Earthworks! We'll walk through the Octagon, along the avenue and into the Observatory Circle, where we will pause to watch the moon rise near its northernmost point on the horizon. As we approach the end of the 18.6-year Lunar Standstill, there are only a […]