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April 10, 2026

Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs: The Fight for Freedom and Democracy in Ohio

Discover the challenges the familiar story that places the civil rights movement in the South and centers it on a few national leaders in this lecture by Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of History at The Ohio State Univerity. Focusing on Ohio, it examines how the state constructed its own color line—and how African Americans […]

April 10, 2026

Fort Meigs: After Dark Lantern Tour

Get a rare chance to see Fort Meigs in the after hours darkness in this two-hour guided tour. The military themed tour focuses on the War of 1812 and the army’s activities after sundown. Meet soldiers as they re-create camplife and sleeping conditions, discuss overnight guard postings and alarms. Additional lectures focus on the night […]

April 10, 2026

Star Gazing at Flint Ridge

Join us for an evening under the stars at Flint Ridge Nature Preserve! This free, drop-in program invites guests of all ages to explore the night sky in a fun and hands-on way. Stop by the shelter house anytime during the program to take part in interactive activities and discover the wonders of the stars […]

April 10, 2026

Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks

Ten breweries and two wineries will offer samples, and guests can enjoy a cocktail during the eighth-annual Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks at Spiegel Grove on Saturday, Aug 22. The event is from 4–8 p.m. on the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The VIP ticketed experience returns for its third year and […]

April 10, 2026

Flint Ridge Open House with ODNR

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of discovery at Flint Ridge! The museum will be open free of charge from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with hands-on activities beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the shelter house and continuing throughout the afternoon. Our partners from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer interactive experiences for […]

April 9, 2026

National Road Yard Sale

Did spring cleaning leave you with some space to fill or a pile of treasures ready for a new home? Come to the National Road Yard Sale! Browse, bargain, and discover unique, new-to-you finds. Want to be a vendor? Email [email protected], call 742.826.3305 or scan the QR code to apply. Vendor spots are limited and […]

April 8, 2026

Mellow Yellow Walk

Visit Cedar Bog Nature Preserve on Sunday, September 13th any time between Noon and 2 p.m. or a self-guided tour of the boardwalk to enjoy the yellows, purples and pinks of our fall bloomers. Naturalists will be stationed along the boardwalk to answer questions or point out interesting wildlife! Event included with admission.

April 8, 2026

The Inborn Brilliance of Spiders

Dr. Richard Bradley, author of Common Spiders of North America, is hosting a spider program in the evening at Cedar Bog on Saturday, August 8th, at 7 p.m. Learn about the wonderful world of spiders, then take a walk on the boardwalk at night to see what’s crawling! Event included with admission.

April 8, 2026

Weasels and Their Cousins

Learn about the wonderful world of “mustelids” with our Preserve Assistant, Diana Boggs! Join us for a presentation and walk on the boardwalk on Sunday, July 19th at 10 a.m. Event included with admission.

April 7, 2026

Beyond the Battlefield: Native Days

Experience hands-on Native American cultural activities with interpreters from the Wyandotte Nation and Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Held at the Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School. Fort Recovery Museum also open free of charge with guided battlefield tours throughout the day.