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June 23, 2025

Maximum Northern Moonrise Alignment Viewing

Every 18.6 years, the moon completes its cycle and reaches its northern most rising point. This year is the year the cycle reaches its end—come see the Northernmost rising point alignment built into the 2,000-year-olds earthworks her at Fort Ancient, marking end of the current lunar cycle. Moonrise will take place about 10:18pm; we expect […]

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June 22, 2025

Garrison Ghostwalk

Guided by eerie lantern light, guests are led to five campfires in dark nooks of the fort. Here you'll be met by the evening's storytellers who will relay the strange and unusual tales of the fort's twisted past. A great way to experience the season of the harvest and the darkness of our dead.

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June 22, 2025

Fort Laurens Fall School Day

Students can celebrate National Archaeology Month at Fort Laurens’ Fall School Day! This event is open to public schools, private schools and homeschoolers of all ages. All activities meet Ohio educational standards. Cost is $7 per student. Admission is free for one adult per group, with additional adult tickets at $7 each. For more information […]

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June 22, 2025

Life in Early Ohio

This civilian reenactment captures the life of toiling tradespeople on the frontier of fledgling Ohio. The weekend features a full schedule of demonstrations, presentations, and showcases detailing the skilled work of blacksmithing, soap making, leather working, candle production, tinsmithing, woodworking, and cloth. Early bake ovens and 19th century fashion are also discussed alongside the military […]

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June 20, 2025

Sixty Years War for Ohio: American Revolution

Become immersed in the sights and sounds of the American Revolution! Ohio, though far-flung frontier, saw much action during the American War for Independence. The British in Detroit and the Colonials in Kentucky struck at each other through Ohio, trapping the native population in between. This event commemorates this struggle by all. Guided history tours […]

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June 20, 2025

Presentation: NASA Food Scientist Vickie Kloeris

Join us for a special presentation by Vickie L. Kloeris, a distinguished former NASA food scientist with 34 years of experience in space food systems. As the longtime manager of food systems for both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, Vickie brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her talks. A proud alumna […]

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June 20, 2025

Talk & Tour: Black Holes

Join our museum educator in the STEM Inspiration Center for a fun, hands-on program where participants use balloons and aluminum foil to explore how black holes form and the science behind them. After the presentation, which begins at 2 p.m., enjoy a guided museum tour starting at 3 p.m. This program is designed for children […]

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June 20, 2025

Talk & Tour: Project Horizons

In 1959, the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force had full control over America’s space program and proposed an ambitious plan: to build a military base on the Moon. In this engaging program, you’ll learn about the mission’s development, the challenges faced and why it was ultimately abandoned—while exploring whether that dream could become a […]

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June 20, 2025

Abolitionists and African Americans in Walnut Hills

Did you know that Underground Railroad conductors, Olympic gold medalists, internationally famous authors and a myriad of small businesses have all thrived in Walnut Hills throughout its history? Learn about the women and men who built and invested in this neighborhood for the past 200 years. ​This walk will last just under 2 hours. Starts […]

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June 18, 2025

Zoar Ghost Tours

Looking for a frightful way to spend your evening? Travel through the 200+ year-old town and listen by lantern light as guides tell the haunted tales involving Historic Zoar Village including supernatural encounters shared by staff, visitors and residents of Zoar. The tours are one hour long with free refreshments available in the Zoar Store […]