Category: Event

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March 6, 2023

Remarkable Women

The Museum Association of East Muskingum will host “Remarkable Women: Past, Present and Future” on Saturday, April 1 at noon in Caldwell Hall on the campus of Muskingum University. The luncheon which has been rescheduled from March, 2020, will celebrate the life of Annie Glenn who, unfortunately, passed away in May, 2020. For several years, […]
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March 6, 2023

The Afterlife of Cemeteries: Understanding the Shakers, the Victorians, and American Death Culture

The North Union Shakers have been known for over 200 years for their radical life practices: their simplicity, celibacy, and exuberant worship practices. In contrast to the extravagance and sentimentality of their Victorian neighbors, Shaker death practices were equally radical, including those on display in the North Union Shaker Cemetery, now a residential neighborhood. Although […]
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March 6, 2023

Shaker Story Time

Escape the winter cold and join the Shaker Historical Society for a story time in our galleries!Caregivers can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa while their children listen to this month’s story. After the story, our Education and Outreach Manager will lead a counting activity through the museum. Advanced registration is required at […]
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March 6, 2023

Mingle at the Mansion: Botanical Edition

Attention all plant lovers! The Shaker Historical Society is hosting a houseplant swap during Mingle at the Mansion: Botanical Edition on Friday, April 14 from 7-9pm. Bring a houseplant and/or plant cutting to swap in our 1910 mansion and leave with a new addition to your collection. Not sure how to care for your new […]
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March 6, 2023

‘Shaking your filthy tail’: Religious Rivalry and Shaker identity in the Early American Republic

Join us on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Shaker Historical Society for ‘Shaking your filthy tail’: Religious Rivalry and Shaker identity in the Early American Republic with Dr. Rodney Hessinger, Professor of History and Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at John Carroll University. While to many people today, the […]
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March 6, 2023

Women at Work Oral History Project Progress Presentation

Join us to hear about our progress in the ongoing Women at Work Oral History Project. As we approach the half way point of gathering oral histories from a variety of women from the Mahoning Valley area, we would like to share the commonalities and differences in their experiences. This project, once finished, will be […]
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March 6, 2023

Toolbox Workshop

Ongoing education designed for historical groups and other nonprofit agencies to improve their skills and community connection. Join us for a workshop focused on making use of Canva, a free online program to create professional looking print work and/or social media images to stay connected with your local community and supporters. Get hands on instruction […]
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March 6, 2023

Game Night at the Museum Fundraiser

Game Night! Putting the FUN back into fundraising with this evening event at the steel Museum. March 9, 2023 at 5:30. Avail yourself of any one of the many games in the game library to play with your friends or join in with others. Play something new or an old standby. Just $5 donation. If […]
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February 28, 2023

U.S. Grant Days

Join us in celebrating Ulysses. S Grant’s 201st Birthday with music, fireworks & fun! There is no admission fee. April 20th 7:30 PM Georgetown United Methodist Church Hall (217 S Main St, Georgetown, OH 45121) “Grant’s World Tour” Dr. Ned Lodwick April 22nd 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Grant Homestead (219 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown, […]
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February 28, 2023

Newark Earthworks Open House, April 17, 2023

Explore this remnant of a 2,000 year-old complex that is the largest set of geometric earthworks ever known.