Category: Event

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October 29, 2025

Octagon Homeschool Days

Do you have a homeschooler looking for an educational and fun activity related to history? Well, come meet us at the Octagon Visitor Center for a drop-in program on the fourth Friday of each month! June 26:Sun, Moon, Mounds Join us for a homeschool program at the Octagon Earthworks as we explore the sun, the […]
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October 29, 2025

Newark Earthworks Lecture Series

Join us at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center on the third Thursday of each month as we welcome experts from multiple fields speaking on topics connected to how we understand and learn about Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks; from archaeological and indigenous perspectives to stories about how Earthworks have been preserved and protected. This program is geared […]
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October 27, 2025

Tap That—Maple Syrup

In this program, Keith Bengtson will give a brief discussion of the history of maple syrup, as well as instructions on the making of this sweet treat. The program will include discussion of Native, colonial, traditional and modern techniques of creating maple syrup as well as a display of historic techniques showing how people tapped […]
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October 24, 2025

Earth Day Walk

Happy Earth Day! Visit us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, any time between Noon and 2 p.m. for a free walk on the boardwalk. We will have naturalists stationed along the boardwalk to answer any questions you may have.
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October 24, 2025

“Fen”tastic Fundraiser

Cedar Bog presents our annual “Fen”tastic Fundraiser! Are you a member of the Cedar Bog Association or the Ohio History Connection? Our annual fundraiser consists of a fun-filled evening with music, a presentation, a catered dinner from In Good Taste Market, a silent auction and more! RSVPs are required. Visit our website or call us […]
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October 24, 2025

Skunk Cabbage Walk

Visit us for a walk in winter to witness Ohio's very first wildflower bloom, skunk cabbage! Take a walk on the boardwalk to see our many blooming plants. This special plant blooms in February and attracts carrion flies as its pollinators! Did you know that skunk cabbage releases heat and will melt the snow around […]
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October 23, 2025

Holiday Histories

Weather Updates: The safety of our visitors, partners, and staff is our top priority! As of Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m., Holiday Histories is ON! We will be closely monitoring local conditions. We look forward to seeing you at Holiday Histories!  Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and enjoy […]
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October 22, 2025

Using Land and Deed Records Genealogy Class

Learn how to use property, land and deed records in tracing a family history through this class in the presidential library. $12 for Hayes Presidential members; $15 for nonmembers. Advance tickets are required.
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October 22, 2025

John Glenn Friendship 7 Anniversary

Join Museum Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center for an in-depth look at one of America’s most iconic spaceflights, the Friendship 7 mission. Learn how Ohio native John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, the challenges he faced and the lasting impact it had on NASA and the Space Race. […]
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October 21, 2025

Talk & Tour: The Flight of Friendship 7

Join Museum Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center for an in-depth look at one of America’s most iconic spaceflights, the Friendship 7 mission. Learn how Ohio native John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, the challenges he faced and the lasting impact it had on NASA and the Space Race. […]