Event Archives - Page 5 of 21 - Ohio History Connection

July 16, 2026

Johnston Farm & Indian Agency’s Autumn Evenings on the Farm

The farm will be open select Saturdays in October to enjoy Autumn activities. Join us for wagon rides, Johnston House tours & a hearth-cooked treat and more! Cost: $10 per person, members and Kids 5 & under FREE.

July 16, 2026

Dinning With The Dead

Join us for a program rooted in Irish farewell traditions, where food, music and games honor those who came before us. There will be two program times at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

July 15, 2026

Stories of Service from the Johnston Cemetery

This America 250 program takes place at the Johnston Cemetery and reflects on the lives of service & the meaning of freedom in America’s story.

July 15, 2026

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Make your own holiday wreath with live greenery. Loads of fun for family and friends! Materials included.

July 15, 2026

An 1815 Johnston Christmas

Step back in time to experience Christmas in 1815 as the Johnston family once did. Includes dinner, tour of Johnston Farm and program.

July 15, 2026

Johnston House Holiday Tours

Enjoy a guided tour of the festively decorated Johnston Home. Cost: $5 public, members FREE, Registration suggested, but walk-ins welcomed.

July 15, 2026

Historic Trade Fair & Fall Festival

Step back into 18th-century Ohio and experience life on the wild frontier! Costumed reenactors will bring history to life with demos of period crafts & trades. Browse handmade goods & savor delicious offerings from local food trucks. Call or email for more information.

July 15, 2026

Art of Soul

Get ready for the opening of the 11th biennial Art of Soul! National Juried Art Show in Wilberforce, Ohio, opening on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC). The exhibition will run from October 24 through February 27, 2027. The Art of Soul! Juried Art Show is an adaptation […]

July 15, 2026

Community Picnic and Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks

As a part of the celebration of America 250 we want to take time to honor the knowledge and influence that Indigenous peoples have brought to this landscape for millennia. The Newark Earthworks will be hosting a Community Picnic event at the Octagon Earthworks on October 28th, 2026, from 4—9 p.m. A communal tent with […]

July 15, 2026

The Northernmost Lunar Alignment at the Octagon Earthwork

** Last public event related to the Northernmost lunar alignment at the Octagon Earthwork for this 18.6-year cycle ** The Northernmost Moonrise is a once in a generation celestial event; it occurs every 18.6 years. The gateway connecting Observatory Circle to the Octagon enclosure is aligned perfectly with the Northernmost Moonrise here at the Newark […]