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July 21, 2022

First Friday Great Circle Tour

Take a tour of the Great Circle Earthwork with our Senior Archaeologist, Brad Lepper on the first Friday every month, April–November. Hear about the genius behind the construction and purpose of the Great Circle and its inclusion as part of the World Heritage Nomination. The Great Circle is part of the Newark Earthworks. This tour […]

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July 19, 2022

Poindexter Village Drum Circle

This August, the Ohio History Connection in partnership with James Preston Poindexter Foundation will reengage community members by inviting them together around the Poindexter Legacy Tree at Historic Poindexter Village in Columbus. For centuries drum circles have been a source of cultural expression and unity. This outdoor activity engages people safely and allows them to […]

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July 14, 2022

Ohio Archaeology Day

This event is included with admission. Dig into history with Ohio History Connection’s annual Archaeology Day! Explore Ohio’s past with archaeologists from across the state. Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist, participate in a mock dig on site and hear from experts in the field. Activities will include presentations, partner booths, pottery making, […]

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July 12, 2022

La Posada

Join us for a special program this holiday season! We are partnering with El Mercadito Cositas Lindas to celebrate La Posada, a festival celebrated in Mexico around the winter holidays. Learn about the origins of this festival, watch dance and music performances, try out our indoor piñata, and do some last-minute holiday shopping with El […]

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July 7, 2022

Archaeology Day – Artifact and Fossil Identification

Fossils and stone artifacts will be identified by a professional archaeologist and geologist. We will have flint knapping, atlatl spear throwing and a chance to play double ball, a Native American game on the side lawn. Come join us for a fun and informative afternoon!

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July 7, 2022

Celebrando Panel Discussion

This event is free to the public; advanced ticketing purchase is available and recommended. We are uniting with cultural organizations from around America to pay tribute to the generations of Latine and Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation and society. Join us as we learn about Latino heritage from the perspectives of Ohioans with […]

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July 7, 2022

Ask a Curator: Quilts and Clothing

Included with general museum admission Fall officially arrives September 22, and as temperatures begin to cool you may find yourself reaching into your closet for the warm jacket you found at a vintage store or that cozy quilt that has been in your family for generations. Are you curious about when your coat was made? […]

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July 6, 2022

MEMBER VIP: Ohio Quilts from the 1940s to the Present

Join us for the third in a series of programs that provide a glimpse into the Ohio History Connection’s collection of historic quilts. History Curator and Curatorial Department Manager Becky Preiss Odom, PhD, will be sharing quilts and the history of quilting from the 1940s to the present. Become a member and get access to […]

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July 6, 2022

MEMBER VIP: Discovering History Through Cooking

Join us at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16 for MEMBER VIP: Discovering History Through Cooking for a look at how our Ohio Village interpretive staff and volunteers develop our cooking programs. During this members only event, we’ll learn about historic cookbooks, the cooking equipment they use and how they source some of the unusual […]

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July 6, 2022

MEMBER VIP: The Ohio History Connection Battle Flag Collection

Join us on Tues., November 8 at 3 p.m. for this members only event as history curator Cliff Eckle gives us an in-depth look at the Ohio History Connection’s collection of Civil War battle flags. We’ll learn more about why battle flags were created and how they were used, as well as how the Ohio […]