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August 22, 2025

Walking Tour: African American History along the Cincinnati Riverfront

Explore the deep significance of the Ohio River for Cincinnati’s African American history of resistance, achievement and leadership from the 1800s through the 20th century. Connect to the history of Margaret Garner, Marian Spencer, James Bradley, Cincinnati’s Black Brigade and more. This walk will last just under 2 hours. The tour starts at the John […]

August 22, 2025

America 250-Ohio Webinar: Ohio & The Revolution Episode IV—The Revolution Begins

Join us for America 250-Ohio’s fourth episode of “Ohio & The Revolution” as we convene a panel of experts to explore what was happening at the time of the American Revolution in the Ohio Country. In this episode, we’ll be joined by panelists who will explore the events leading up to and during the American […]

August 22, 2025

Hanby House Holiday Open House

Join us at Hanby House to celebrate the holidays. The boyhood home of Ben Hanby, composer of “Up on the Housetop”, will be decorated for the season and offer tours, refreshments, music and a gift store. These events are free and open to the public.

August 21, 2025

Historical Miniatures Gaming at the Ohio History Center

Included with museum admission. Attention military history buffs and those interested in miniature games: Join the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Great Lakes Chapter for an afternoon of tabletop miniatures gaming at the Ohio History Center! Learn about battles important to the history of Ohio and put yourself in command. Ask yourself if you would have […]

August 21, 2025

Holiday Open House

Enjoy hot chocolate and homemade cookies while warming up within the festive 1960s living room of the Glenn home during the New Concord Christmas Parade.

August 20, 2025

Tallmadge Historic Church 200th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Tallmadge Historical Society for a program discussion on the history of the Church, a rededication of the Church, live music, refreshments and a special nooks and crannies tour!

August 18, 2025

Community Day at the John & Annie Glenn Museum

Come celebrate New Concord at the John & Annie Glenn Museum! In collaboration with Community Day, we are offering free walk-through tours. Bring the family to cool down and learn some local history!

August 15, 2025

Speaking of History… The America 250-Ohio Revolutionary War Veterans Graves Project

Krista Horrocks, department manager at the State Historic Preservation Office, serves as the project manager for America 250-Ohio’s Revolutionary War Veterans Graves Project. In partnership with the Ohio History Connection, Terracon Consultants, Inc. and local chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, this statewide initiative aims to identify, document and map the […]

August 14, 2025

Speaking of History… “United: The Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex”

“United: the Hidden History of the Humble Duplex" is an original short film from Director Anita Kwan and the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio.United tells the powerful story of how the modest duplex emerged as a symbol of middle-class strength and mobility at Columbus’ turn of the century. As segregation divided the country, the […]

August 13, 2025

Fright at the Museum

Discover the spooky side of Ohio History with Fright at the Museum! Celebrate the season with family-friendly activities for a frightful good time. Try your hand at early movie magic and test your acting chops with vintage horror movie reels Learn about Ohio's own creatures of the night, and how important they are to our ecosystem […]