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September 2, 2025

Discovering History—The Spanish-American War with Theodore Roosevelt

This presentation explores the causes, nations, leadership, preparedness, weaponry, major engagements and conclusion of the Spanish American War. Professor Emeritus Robert Mergel and Major Edward Sachs portray Lt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Leonard Wood of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry in period uniform. The presentation includes a PowerPoint media depiction of the Administration of […]

September 2, 2025

Worldwide Day of Play

Campus Martius Museum is thrilled to participate in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play! As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this event focuses on getting kids and their families up, out and playing around. From 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, Campus Martius Museum will offer FREE ADMISSION to all […]

August 27, 2025

Care & Preservation of Family Photographs

Join Ohio History Connection Audiovisual Archivist Daniel Willis as he shares tips, tricks and information about the care and preservation of family photographs. Attendees will learn how to identify photograph formats and learn basic information on how to care for and preserve their family photographs. Use code GEN2025 to get $5 off if you register […]

August 27, 2025

Did Your Ancestor Marry at a Gretna Green?

If you can’t find your ancestors’ marriage record, perhaps they ran away to a “Gretna Green”. Join genealogist Roslyn Torella to learn more about this historical trend, and how to find information on Ohio's eloping couples! Use code GEN2025 to get $5 off if you register for 3 or more genealogy programs at once.

August 26, 2025

Exhales of the Exiled: A 3-Week Writing Journey

Join poet and storyteller Zeda Stew for a powerful 3-week writing workshop rooted in reflection, resilience and release. Each session explores themes of identity, healing and liberation through creative prompts, guided discussion and poetic exercises designed to help participants “exhale” their truths. This space is open to writers of all levels. Whether you’re seasoned or […]

August 26, 2025

A Long Way from Home: A History of the Deerskin Trade of American Indians and Settlers in the late 18th century

When people talk about the fur trade, it's usually about the beaver trade and Canada—but here in southern Ohio, it is about the transition zone between the fur trade of the Great Lakes and the deerskin market in Appalachia. Historian Keith Bengtson will discuss the history of the deerskin trade and how it shaped the […]

August 26, 2025

The Partitions of Poland: Introduction to Research Methods

Join genealogist Owen M. McCafferty II of Saleker & Co. for this lecture designed to guide you through the complex history and record-keeping systems shaped by Poland’s three partitions under Prussia, Russia and Austria. This presentation will provide practical strategies for locating and accessing vital genealogical records, explain how shifting borders impacted documentation and highlight […]

August 23, 2025

Voices for Truth: Joy Harjo

During Native American Heritage Month, we’ll listen to the voice of truth in prose and poetry from an important contemporary Native American author: Joy Harjo, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and three-term US Poet Laureate from 2019–2022. Co-Leaders: John Getz, Professor Emeritus, Department of English, Xavier University & Emma Baldwin, Citizen of the Miami […]

August 23, 2025

Speaking of History… Battlefield Ballots: The Ohio Soldiers’ Vote in the 1864 Presidential Election

The 1864 election marked the first time Ohio’s soldiers could vote for president while in the field. Learn how these Buckeyes cast their votes on the frontlines and discover the role the soldiers played in this historic election pitting President Abraham Lincoln against his former army commander General George B. McClellan. Presented by State Archivist […]

August 22, 2025

Grand Illumination

Join the Armstrong Air & Space Museum as the museum flips the switch on its annual holiday light display! Indoor and outdoor activities are planned, along with free hot chocolate! It’s the perfect way to inaugurate the holiday season. Lighting ceremony to begin at 7 pm.