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October 15, 2025

Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour

Join Archaeologist Jeff Gill for a walking tour through the neighborhoods of Newark to see and learn about the "lost" portions of the earthworks. The tour will begin and end in front of the museum at the Great Circle. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. No preregistration required.

October 15, 2025

Arch City Archive: A Halloween Fundraiser

Join us for a Halloween-themed improv show that benefits the Ohio History Connection! The history-themed improv comedy show Arch City Archive is back with a first-ever Halloween edition. The Arch City Archive blends the past, present and future with improv comedy. A portion of ticket sales benefit the Ohio History Connection. This is our second […]

October 10, 2025

Hayes Easter Egg Roll

Kids are invited to an afternoon of fun at the annual Hayes Easter Egg Roll, which replicates the White House Easter Egg Roll that Rutherford B. Hayes started when he was president. Kids are asked to bring three hard-boiled, colored eggs to use in the traditional egg games, which will take place on the Hayes […]

October 9, 2025

Beginning Genealogy Class

Learn how to begin tracing your family history, what resources are available and how to use those resources. This class is designed for individuals who have little or no experience in family history research. Advance tickets are required.

October 9, 2025

Presidents Day Celebration 2026

Celebrate Presidents’ Day with free admission and activities! Hayes Presidential will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and offer a day-long celebration that will be centered around the America 250-Ohio Celebration’s February theme of "Ohio Works: Innovation, Industry and Business". Visitors can take a free, self-guided tour of the museum and sign up for a […]

October 8, 2025

Presidents’ Day 5K

Put on your favorite patriotic and presidential garb and run or walk the Presidents’ Day 5K! The Fremont Elite Runners Club is organizing the third annual Presidents’ Day 5K, which begins at 10 a.m. Registration is at 9 a.m. in the museum auditorium. Pre-registration is available online at www.Runsignup.com or www.fremonteliterunnersclub.com. The race, which is […]

October 8, 2025

Presidential History Book Club

All are invited to read and discuss books about the American presidency at this free book club. This event takes place monthly on Wednesdays and is offered in person and online with the exception of November, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The book club meets from Noon–1 p.m. The schedule for 2026 is as follows: […]

October 8, 2025

Honoring the First Peoples

Join us as we reflect on one year at the Octagon Earthwork and the achievements of Indigenous peoples. Start your day with breakfast at the Visitor Center. Drop in for programs for all ages. Explore the Octagon with an interpreter. Stay to learn about the past, present and future of the Octagon as an achievement […]

October 7, 2025

An Evening of American History—SOLD OUT

This event is sold out. To be added to the waiting list, please contact the Membership Department at [email protected]. Join us for an Evening of American History! Be among the first to experience WOSU’s original docuseries Hopewell Earthworks: Stories Written on the Land and preview Ken Burns’ upcoming film The American Revolution. Schedule: 5:30–6:30 p.m. […]

September 29, 2025

Tabletop Gaming: Engine Thieves

On April 12, 1862, the charismatic Union spy James Andrews and his band of raiders, made up of volunteers from the 2nd, 21st, and 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiments, stole the train powered by the locomotive "The General" from under the noses of about 3000 Confederate troops training at Big Shanty (Kennesaw), GA. Their risky […]