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April 16, 2024

Summer Moon Festival

Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 in the hometown of astronaut Neil Armstrong! Held from July 16–July 21, festivities are located at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum and downtown Wapakoneta, with a majority of the activities occurring on the weekend.

April 15, 2024

Ohio Mounds

Learn about the Ohio mounds that are recognized as a new UNESCO World Heritage Site. Information about this important cultural and sacred site will be shared by Jen Aultman of the Ohio History Connection. This event requires no registration and is open to the public and free.

April 15, 2024

The Life and Family of Dacia Custer Shoemaker

Visit Hanby House and learn about the woman who saved the house from demolition and the Hanby family legacy from being lost. Dacia Custer Shoemaker was the daughter of a Civil War Veteran who grew up in the household of his cousin General George Custer. Dacia’s family included inventors as well as soldiers. She had […]

April 15, 2024

Pottery demonstration by Dave The Mud Man

Westerville ceramic artist Dave Henry will be on the lawn at Hanby House demonstrating the process of creating pottery and sharing some of his creations. This event requires no registration and is free.

April 12, 2024

St. Clair’s Defeat and Battle of Fort Recovery Battlefield Tours

Battlefield tours by Ball State University Archaeologist Christine Thompson beginning at Noon and 3 p.m. Approximately 1-hour tour time. Battlefield tour included with Museum admission.

April 12, 2024

“Ohio: See the Signs”

We welcome Don and Sheila Painter who will present a fun and interesting visual tour of historical markers throughout Ohio. Presentation is free of charge in the Museum Community Room.

April 12, 2024

St. Clair’s Defeat and Battle of Fort Recovery Battlefield Tours

Battlefield tours by Ball State University Archaeologist Christine Thompson will be held at Noon and 3 p.m. Approximately 1-hour tour time. Battlefield tour included with Museum admission.

April 12, 2024

Ohio History Connection Annual Meeting: Midsummer on the Terrace

Join us for an evening of fun and facts as we celebrate Ohio’s only World Heritage site, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. We’ll kick off the evening with news and updates for members, followed by a series of talks on World Heritage from a tribal perspective, and we’ll conclude with a sunset garden party (bites, brews […]

April 11, 2024

Community Day

The John & Annie Glenn Museum will be taking part in the second annual New concord Community Day by providing free walk through tours, goody bags for Muskingum University students and a prize wheel.

April 11, 2024

Fireman’s Festival

The John & Annie Glenn Museum will be offering free walk-through tours during the New Concord Fireman’s Festival on Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Escape the summer heat and learn about New Concord’s history.