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August 22, 2022

Brown Baggin’ Thru History

Join us with your brown bag lunch as we discuss the largest conical Adena burial mound, Grave Creek Mound. Presented from an archaeologist’s perspective by current Cultural Program Coordinator, Andrea Keller, details of the mound’s excavation and revelations will be addressed. This program is free thanks to the generous support of the Washington County Public […]

August 22, 2022

Brunch with Mark Twain

Cost: $30 per person (reservations required) Come and support the museums while on board the Valley Gem Sternwheeler. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, 2 hour cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, and live entertainment by Mark Twain. A 50/50 drawing will be available on board! Reservations required by September 16, 2022 Book now online or contact […]

August 22, 2022

Playing the Past: Steel Worker for a Day

Entrepreneurship and Ohio history combine in this fun role-playing program led by museum staff. Program includes a tour of the museum. Pack a sack lunch. Badge connections: NEW Brownie Budget Builder, NEW Junior Budget Maker, Junior Playing the Past, NEW Cadette My Dream Budget (badges not included). Review how to budget whilst role-playing workers of […]

August 22, 2022

Poetry in the Mills

Grab your favorite pen and notebook and get ready to create some poetry as you travel back in time! Explore the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor’s maps, immigration records, and photographs to learn about Michael McGovern, Ohio’s very own “puddler poet.” You’ll discover the kind of work he did in the steel mills […]

August 22, 2022

Apfelfest

Zoar was once described as a village in an apple orchard. Join us for a weekend filled with apples, apple cider, apple treats, demonstrations, fall related vendors, and more! Activities will include: Cider pressing, Apple butter demonstrations, Apple pies in the Bakery, Apple cider, Mum Sale, Kid’s crafts, Archery (Saturday only), Farm animals (Sunday only), […]

August 22, 2022

Walking Tour: Abolitionists & African Americans in Walnut Hills

Did you know that Underground Railroad conductors, Olympic gold medalists, internationally-famous authors, and myriad small businesses have all thrived in Walnut Hills throughout its history? Lace up your walking shoes to learn about the women and men who built and invested in this neighborhood for the past 200 years. This walk will last just under […]

August 10, 2022

Dickens of a Christmas

Bring your family to our 19th century holiday celebration and see Charles Dickens’ festive vision of Christmas come to life!

August 10, 2022

All Hallows’ Eve

Enjoy an evening of 1890s-style family fun at All Hallows’ Eve, including a retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the bonfire!

August 9, 2022

National Road & Zane Grey Museum’s Fall Festival

The National Road & Zane Grey museum will be hosting their annual fall festival on October 1st, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be music provided by Steve and Beverly Pottmeyer, games and activities for kids such as pick a pumpkin and a scarecrow craft. There will be food and a bulb […]

August 4, 2022

Adena Pottery Construction Workshop

Participants will create a clay vessel from self-hardening clay using the coil method of construction as the Adena Culture did 3,000 years ago. There will be an educational background given with visual examples. Each participant will be assisted as needed to finish a coil clay vessel. All individuals will have their own materials to work […]