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July 19, 2024

Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Base Ball Game

Watch the Ohio Village Muffins and visiting teams play during the Ohio State Fair! The Ohio Village Muffins are a group of enthusiastic lovers of the game who carry on the tradition of the sport as it was played in mid-nineteenth-century America. The first thing we tell people new to “vintage” base ball is that, […]

July 10, 2024

Beat the Heat – Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour

Is 9 a.m. too early for you? or is 11 a.m. in July just unbearable? We totally understand! Join Jeff Gill from 6–9 p.m. for a walking tour through the neighborhoods of Newark to see and learn about the “lost” portions of the earthworks, and hopefully we'll avoid most of the heat! The tour will […]

July 9, 2024

Fright at the Museum

Registration is OPEN! Discover the spooky side of Ohio history with Fright at the Museum! Celebrate the season with family-friendly activities for a frightful good time! Learn about Ohio myths and cryptids, plus real-life creatures of the night. Try your hand at early movie magic and test your acting chops with vintage horror movie reels. […]

July 1, 2024

Boo! On the Moon

Grab your costumes and candy bags, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be hosting its annual “Boo! On the Moon” Halloween event on Tuesday, October 29, from 5–7:30 p.m. Experience the museum in a whole new way with our space galleries adorned with a wide array of ghastly props and eerie decor. As our […]

June 13, 2024

Summer Lecture Series

Join us for free lunchtime talks with Professor Tim! Bring a bag lunch and hear about a variety of history topics. June 26 – The American Dust Bowl July 24 – Labor Unrest in the 1930’s August 28 – To Build a Home- Reflections on Construction Timothy P. Lynch, PhD is Professor Emeritus of History […]

June 12, 2024

Historic Fall Trade Faire at Fort Piqua

Participate in Fall festivities and interact with trades-people and characters from the mid-18th to mid-19th centuries. Food and craft vendors will be on hand. The Johnston home will be open for tours and the General Harrison canal boat will be operating throughout the event. All activities are included with price of admission.

June 11, 2024

Ohio Statewide Underground Railroad Gathering

Please note: registration is closed for this event. Calling all individuals involved with or in support of preserving and sharing Underground Railroad history! Join partners from around the state as we gather to learn about and discuss the Underground Railroad in Ohio and how to share these stories. The Ohio Statewide Underground Railroad Gathering […]

June 10, 2024

Beginning Genealogy

Congratulations! You have decided to research your family history. Join genealogist Jayne Davis and discuss how to organize your research, what records to look for, online research sites and how to use DNA to find your ancestors. At this course’s completion, participants have the resources needed to begin researching their genealogy and filling out an […]

June 10, 2024

Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis

How can you tell if a name in a database or record is really your ancestor? Genealogists often deal with the challenges of identifying ancestors despite same names, irregular spellings, inconsistent ages, similar places, unknown maiden names, missing vital records, ancestral migration and boundary changes. Knowing how to sort these issues out is crucial to […]

June 10, 2024

Cemeteries for Genealogical Research

Hunting for an ancestor’s gravestone can be an exciting adventure or a frustrating series of dead ends. When we find our ancestor’s gravestone, we are often in awe, as it can give important birth, death, and marriage dates. But just because that information is written in stone doesn’t mean it is always correct! Join Krista […]