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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 at the Ohio History Center

Dig into history this October as we celebrate Ohio Archaeology Month at the Ohio History Center! Join us Sat. October 10th for a guest talk with an expert in the field and on Sun. October 11th younger visitors can participate in a mock dig on site. Programs included with museum admission. Attendance at the talk […]

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 […]

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 […]