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October 10, 2025

Hayes Easter Egg Roll

Kids are invited to an afternoon of fun at the annual Hayes Easter Egg Roll, which replicates the White House Easter Egg Roll that Rutherford B. Hayes started when he was president. Kids are asked to bring three hard-boiled, colored eggs to use in the traditional egg games, which will take place on the Hayes […]

October 9, 2025

Presidents Day Celebration 2026

Celebrate Presidents’ Day with free admission and activities! Hayes Presidential will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and offer a day-long celebration that will be centered around the America 250-Ohio Celebration’s February theme of "Ohio Works: Innovation, Industry and Business". Visitors can take a free, self-guided tour of the museum and sign up for a […]

October 7, 2025

An Evening of American History—SOLD OUT

This event is sold out. To be added to the waiting list, please contact the Membership Department at [email protected]. Join us for an Evening of American History! Be among the first to experience WOSU’s original docuseries Hopewell Earthworks: Stories Written on the Land and preview Ken Burns’ upcoming film The American Revolution. Schedule: 5:30–6:30 p.m. […]

September 29, 2025

Tabletop Gaming: Engine Thieves

On April 12, 1862, the charismatic Union spy James Andrews and his band of raiders, made up of volunteers from the 2nd, 21st, and 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiments, stole the train powered by the locomotive "The General" from under the noses of about 3000 Confederate troops training at Big Shanty (Kennesaw), GA. Their risky […]

September 25, 2025

Ohio Archaeology Month

October is Ohio Archaeology Month! Join us for special programs and activities included with museum admission. Saturday, Oct. 11: Mock Archaeological Dig (outdoors) Activities begin at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and last about a half hour. This program is ideal for younger visitors, and an adult must be present with their child for […]

September 24, 2025

Speaking of History… Living History: A Paralympic Journey

Josie Fouts is an Asian-American amputee, raised in Toledo, OH, who uses adaptive sports to build community, challenge barriers, and expand ideas of ability. In 2018, Josie left a science-based career to pursue paracycling full time. That same year, they won three gold medals at the U.S. National Track Cycling Championships in the 3-kilometer individual […]

September 24, 2025

Speaking of History… A Fair To Remember

Let's step behind the scenes and into the history of the Ohio State Fair, where generations of people, stories and passion have shaped a 176-year-old Ohio tradition. Join us at the Ohio history Center as Vince Tornero shares the incredible history of the Ohio State Fair. Included with museum admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy […]

September 18, 2025

Members-Only Preview: Village Visions Exhibit

Sold out. Contact the Membership Department at [email protected] or 800.686.1545 to be added to the waiting list. Experience Village Visions, a brand-new exhibit at the Ohio History Center, before it opens to the general public! This special preview celebrates the story of Ohio Village, shares exciting plans for its ongoing renovation and invites you to […]

September 12, 2025

Jazz, Story & Spirits: Celebrating the Edgemont Inn

Step back in time at the Edgemont Inn Tavern Reenactment! Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, music and community as The Harriet Beecher Stowe House and The Voice of Black Cincinnati present the Edgemont Inn Tavern Reenactment—a lively tribute to a little-known chapter of Cincinnati’s past. Live music by the YOLO Band featuring […]

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 […]