Category: Event

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June 22, 2025

Life in Early Ohio

This civilian reenactment captures the life of toiling tradespeople on the frontier of fledgling Ohio. The weekend features a full schedule of demonstrations, presentations, and showcases detailing the skilled work of blacksmithing, soap making, leather working, candle production, tinsmithing, woodworking, and cloth. Early bake ovens and 19th century fashion are also discussed alongside the military […]
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June 20, 2025

Sixty Years War for Ohio: American Revolution

Ohio, though far-flung frontier, saw much action during the American War for Independence. The British in Detroit and the Colonials in Kentucky struck at each other through Ohio, trapping the native population in between. This event commemorates this struggle by all. Guided history tours and battle recreations highlight this reenactment.
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June 20, 2025

Presentation: NASA Food Scientist Vickie Kloeris

Join us for a special presentation by Vickie L. Kloeris, a distinguished former NASA food scientist with 34 years of experience in space food systems. As the longtime manager of food systems for both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, Vickie brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her talks. A proud alumna […]
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June 20, 2025

Talk & Tour: Black Holes

Join our museum educator in the STEM Inspiration Center for a fun, hands-on program where participants use balloons and aluminum foil to explore how black holes form and the science behind them. After the presentation, which begins at 2 p.m., enjoy a guided museum tour starting at 3 p.m. This program is designed for children […]
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June 20, 2025

Talk & Tour: Project Horizons

In 1959, the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force had full control over America’s space program and proposed an ambitious plan: to build a military base on the Moon. In this engaging program, you’ll learn about the mission’s development, the challenges faced and why it was ultimately abandoned—while exploring whether that dream could become a […]
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June 20, 2025

Abolitionists and African Americans in Walnut Hills

Did you know that Underground Railroad conductors, Olympic gold medalists, internationally famous authors and a myriad of small businesses have all thrived in Walnut Hills throughout its history? Learn about the women and men who built and invested in this neighborhood for the past 200 years. ​This walk will last just under 2 hours. Starts […]
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June 18, 2025

Zoar Ghost Tours

Looking for a frightful way to spend your evening? Travel through the 200+ year-old town and listen by lantern light as guides tell the haunted tales involving Historic Zoar Village including supernatural encounters shared by staff, visitors and residents of Zoar. The tours are one hour long with free refreshments available in the Zoar Store […]
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June 17, 2025

Fireman’s Festival at the John & Annie Glenn Museum

The John & Annie Glenn Museum will be offering free walk-through tours during the New Concord Fireman’s Festival on Saturday, July 12. All community members and out of town visitors are welcome to cool off and learn about New Concord’s own John Glenn. Everyone is welcome to attend during the museum's open hours. For more […]
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June 17, 2025

Fort Meigs After Dark Lantern Tour

Join us for a military tour of Fort Meigs which focuses on the activities of the early American Army after sundown along the Ohio frontier. Guards, spies, watchwords and the overnight bombardment of the fort are discussed. Guided by immersive candlelight, the audience will meet a guard detail demonstrating their maneuvers and weapons, the field […]
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June 17, 2025

Independence Day—1813

Join us for a unique and authentic way to celebrate the nation's birthday. This event is a historic 18-gun artillery salute to celebrate Independence Day. Fort Meigs recreates the ceremony undertaken by the soldiers of the War of 1812. On July 4, 1813, there were 18 toasts given by the officers, 18 songs played by […]