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July 15, 2026

Faces of the American Revolution

Step into history through the people who shaped a nation! Join us for an exciting event featuring the remarkable men and women of the American Revolution. Meet famous patriots, hear fascinating stories, discover little-known heroes, and experience history in a fun and interactive way. Hear inspiring stories from the Revolutionary era, participate in colonial games, […]

June 18, 2026

Harding Presidential Sites Community Picnic

Join us for an evening of fun with free tours of the Harding Home & Museum, talks by our Harding experts, old-fashioned kid games and a band concert! This event is free, but meals are available for $5. To register for meals, you can call 740.387.9630, visit the Harding Presidential sites in person or visit […]

June 15, 2026

One Vote! The Musical

One Vote! – The Musical is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s […]

June 11, 2026

Flint Ridge Open House with ODNR

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of discovery at Flint Ridge! Hands-on activities begin at 11 a.m. at the shelter house and continue throughout the afternoon. Our partners from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer interactive experiences for all ages. We are also inviting the Licking County Library Mobile Library to […]

June 11, 2026

Discovering History: “Music of the Women of the Civil War” with Steve Ball

A one hour program featuring the songs of the Civil War period that were inspired, written by, and performed by women of the Civil War Era. Songs that made history, songs that were little known and songs that became famous. Steve Ball is a Civil War historian and musician from Grove City, Ohio. Steve has […]

June 11, 2026

Discovering History with Barbara Palmer: “100 Years of Women Running for Public Office in Ohio”

Ohio has a remarkably long history of women running for public office and was at the forefront of women’s representation a century ago. However, today, the state lags behind the rest of the nation. In addition to sharing the compelling stories of the state’s diverse trailblazers, Dr. Palmer will explore how Ohio’s unique and complex […]

June 9, 2026

Fort Laurens SAR Memorial

Please join us for the annual memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot, presented by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Guest speakers, presentations and a wreath-laying ceremony will take place. This event is free and open to the public. Visit fortlaurensmuseum.org for more information.

June 9, 2026

Changing of the Guard at Fort Laurens

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will perform a traditional D.C.-style Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot approximately every 15 to 20 minutes. We kindly ask attendees to keep quiet and avoid interruptions during the ceremony. The SAR will hold a memorial service the following day […]

June 8, 2026

Audiobook Walk at Spiegel Grove

Join us for a kick-off to a new romance book club stemming from Fanny Arabella Hayes Platt’s love for reading. Take a few laps around the Grove with fellow bookworms and talk to the Birchard Public Library and Pan Yan Bookstore about digital audiobook options Libby, Hoopla and Libro.fm. Pan Yan Bookstore will also have […]

May 14, 2026

Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork

After Hours Tour: Octagon Earthworks Join us for a special after-hours tour of the Octagon Earthwork, part of the Newark Earthworks, and experience this incredible site in a whole new light—literally! Meet us just before sunset at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center. From there, we’ll embark on a guided, hour-long walking tour led by Sarah […]