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December 27, 2024

Statehood Day

Join us for our celebration of Ohio Statehood Day this year at the Ohio Statehouse: From Statehood to Semiquincentennial! Ohio Statehood Day 2026 marks more than 223 years of history—it bridges our founding as the 17th state in 1803 to the nation’s 250th anniversary. This theme invites Ohioans to reflect on the state’s pioneering role […]

December 6, 2024

MEMBER VIP: Get to Know the Ohio Historical Marker Program

Join Laura Russell, Historical Markers Program manager, to learn about the nearly 1,800 markers that tell the unique stories of the people, places, things and events that helped shape Ohio and its communities.

December 6, 2024

Sons of the American Revolution Meeting and Ceremony at Fort Laurens

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will hold their annual meeting at Fort Laurens on July 25. The SAR will also perform a traditional D.C.-style Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We kindly ask attendees to keep quiet and avoid interruptions during the ceremony. This event […]

December 6, 2024

Free Speaker Event: Ohio Genealogical Society

Fort Laurens is hosting a guest speaker from the Ohio Genealogical Society. This event is free to attend. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330.874.2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.

December 4, 2024

Spanish-American War Program

Fort Laurens is hosting a small group of Spanish-American War reenactors. You can interact with the reenactors to learn more about what life was like during this conflict for late 19th-century Americans. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330.874.2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.

November 6, 2024

Fort Laurens Anniversary March-In

Join us in celebrating the anniversary of the Continental Army's arrival to the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. Reenactors in period dress will march into the site of Fort Laurens just as the Continental forces did in 1778. Greet the soldiers as they march in, enjoy various historical demonstrations and learn about 18th-century […]

November 6, 2024

Zoar Civil War Reenactment

Ohio's largest Civil War reenactment returns in 2025 as reenactors "invade" Historic Zoar Village in a recreation of the Battle of Appomattox. This year commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the Zoar Civil War event and the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Appomattox. The reenactment takes place on both Saturday (at 2 p.m.) and Sunday […]

November 6, 2024

Civil War School Day

Learn about life on the Civil War battlefield at Historic Zoar Village’s Civil War School Day! Students will discover how the Separatists of Zoar and citizens of the Union lived during this historical conflict. Meet Civil War legends, watch cavalry and artillery demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities and tour Historic Zoar Village's museum buildings. This […]

November 6, 2024

Zoar Antiques Show

Considered Ohio’s fastest-growing antique shows in terms of attendance, Historic Zoar Village’s Antiques and Artisan Show features high-quality antiques and juried artisan works. Shop from over 60 dealers, artisans and folk artists throughout the village showcasing Americana, country, primitives, stoneware, furniture, metalwork designs, watercolor painting and much more. Additionally, a variety of historic demonstrators will […]

October 18, 2024

Care & Preservation of Family Photographs

Join Ohio History Connection Audiovisual Archivist, Daniel Willis, as he shares tips, tricks and information about the care and preservation of family photographs. Registration is required.