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October 22, 2025

Using Land and Deed Records Genealogy Class

Learn how to use property, land and deed records in tracing a family history through this class in the presidential library. $12 for Hayes Presidential members; $15 for nonmembers. Advance tickets are required.

October 22, 2025

John Glenn Friendship 7 Anniversary

Join Museum Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center for an in-depth look at one of America’s most iconic spaceflights, the Friendship 7 mission. Learn how Ohio native John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, the challenges he faced and the lasting impact it had on NASA and the Space Race. […]

October 21, 2025

Talk & Tour: The Flight of Friendship 7

October 21, 2025

Talk & Tour: The Flight of Friendship 7

Join Museum Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center for an in-depth look at one of America’s most iconic spaceflights, the Friendship 7 mission. Learn how Ohio-native John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, the challenges he faced and the lasting impact it had on NASA and the Space Race. Presentation […]

October 21, 2025

Talk & Tour: Lunar Conspiracies

Join museum historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center for an engaging look at one of history’s most persistent myths: the claim that the Moon landings were faked. This thought-provoking presentation explores how the conspiracy began, debunks popular misconceptions and highlights the scientific evidence behind the Apollo missions. Designed to inspire critical thinking and […]

October 21, 2025

Talk & Tour: Lunar Conspiracies

Join our Museum Educator in the STEM Inspiration Center for an engaging look at one of history’s most persistent myths: the claim that the Moon landings were faked. This thought-provoking presentation explores how the conspiracy began, debunks popular misconceptions and highlights the scientific evidence behind the Apollo missions. Presentation times will be offered at 11 […]

October 21, 2025

Explore! Series: You’re the Star

Join our education team in the STEM Center for hands-on learning and fun! Take part in engaging STEM activities and guided tours offered throughout the day. Activities include "Star Step-Out" at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and "Constellation Projectors" at Noon and 3 p.m. Enjoy a 45-minute tour of the museum at 11 a.m., 1 […]

October 21, 2025

Explore! Series: Your Place in Space

Join our education team in the STEM Center for two exciting hands-on activities, and enjoy guided tours offered throughout the day. Participate in one or both activities, catch a tour and have fun exploring! Activities include "Solar System Step-Out" and "Black Holes," and will teach our explorers about the size and wonder of our universe. […]

October 17, 2025

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage Site: Indigenous Wonders of the World

Join us for a special event focused on the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks were designed and built by ancient Indigenous American Indians 2,000 years ago. This monumental earthen architecture incorporates a deep knowledge of geometry and astronomy as well as the properties of local soils. Southern […]

October 16, 2025

Garden City Dreams: Shaker Heights and the Van Sweringens

Join us to explore how the Garden City Movement inspired the Van Sweringen brothers’ design of Shaker Heights, Ohio’s first planned garden-style suburb. Presented with the Shaker Heights Public Library as part of America250-Ohio: Firsts and Originals. This event is free with required preregistration.