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February 16, 2026

Book Release and Book Talk with John Hancock

Join us to celebrate the release of The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks by author John Hancock. From the publisher: "Experience 8 sacred earthworks of the ancient Hopewell culture with this breathtaking book featuring 250+ images and fascinating insights on Native American history. Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, Native American communities built monumental earthen enclosure complexes […]

February 15, 2026

Winter Solstice Sunrise Alignment

The Hopewell Culture is known for tracking both solar and lunar alignments in their earthen structures. Come watch the Winter Solstice sun rise through the solstice gap in the mound walls and observe the alignment with us! Gates open at 7:30 am. Sunrise is predicted to be around 7:50 am. A free museum tour will […]

February 15, 2026

First Lady Lucy Hayes’ Birthday Celebration

Enjoy complimentary treats in the museum lobby and free craft activities in the museum auditorium in honor of First Lady Lucy Hayes’ birthday, which is this month.

February 13, 2026

Gates and Trees Tour

See the many trees of Spiegel Grove and learn about their types and history during a variety of tree tours offered throughout the spring and summer. Tours last about an hour and cover different trees and topics ranging from giant trees to trees that President Rutherford B. Hayes and his descendants named in honor of […]

February 12, 2026

Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds Vintage Base Ball Program Spring Seminar!

Love history? Love base ball? Discover how you can volunteer with the Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds! Volunteers help bring 19th‑century base ball to life—donning period uniforms, taking the field for vintage games and sharing the rich history of the sport with fans. To RSVP for this informational seminar, please email Teresa Valencia at [email protected].

February 12, 2026

Frederick Douglass Speaks on American Democracy

Join a living history presenter portraying Frederick Douglass, a former slave turned writer, orator, abolitionist and civil rights leader for a conversation about the meaning of American democracy in the historic Hayes Home. During this program, Nathan M. Richardson will portray Douglass, who was born into slavery in Maryland, and share how Douglass escaped bondage […]

February 12, 2026

Action Based Ecology: Working to be Stewards

Are you interested in the outdoors and want to learn more, help the environment and enjoy wildlife? Visit Cedar Bog to hear Jayne Woodward, M.Ed. Montessori Education, Nursery Operations, and Jared Martin, BSc Philosophy and Political Science, talk about their work in and out of the school system. This talk will focus on the actions […]

February 12, 2026

Discovering History—Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond

Heartland: The Stories of Ohio Through 250 Objects Ohio sits at the heart of the nation. Heartland: The Stories of Ohio Through 250 Objects invites visitors to discover the people, ideas and moments that have defined the Buckeye State. Spanning themes of resources, people, conflict, culture and change, the exhibition features artifacts that capture both […]

February 12, 2026

Discovering History—Wesley Clarke

The Nathaniel Clark Pottery: an Entrée to Early Commerce in the Ohio Country. Business ventures like the Clark pottery, established at Marietta in 1808, provide a window into early commercial development in the upper Ohio River valley and the economic conditions that both limited and promoted commerce. Early craft practitioners like the Clarks were the […]

February 12, 2026

Textiles Workshop

Join us at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a Hands-On Textiles Workshop! We’re excited to welcome Keith Bengtson from Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve to the Octagon Earthworks for a special, in‑depth workshop exploring the art and tradition of American Indian textiles. Keith will guide participants through: Examples of Midwest Native plants traditionally […]