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March 8, 2025

Schoenbrunn Lantern Tours

Join us the evenings of September 12 & 13 and experience Schoenbrunn Village by lantern, following a path of luminaries and discover what life was like in the 18th century within this Moravian community on the cusp of the American Revolution. Apple cider and molasses cookies will be served at the event. Please call 330.808.4815 […]

March 8, 2025

Pen as Pulpit (Specialty Tour)

In writings both personal and public, Harriet Beecher Stowe sought to reconcile her experiences of Jesus as friend with the doctrinal Calvinism into which she was born. From her first theological essay written at the age of twelve to her biography of Christ and essays about women in sacred history, Harriet rejected a Christianity focused […]

March 8, 2025

Discovering History—A Lens on the Ladies

A Lens on the Ladies: Gender and Representation in 1920s Ravenswood, WV Presented by Faith Walker, Museum director of The Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood, WV Clara Weisheit (1885–1965) was a dedicated amateur photographer who documented both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life in Ravenswood, as well as her travels across the country, between […]

March 8, 2025

Was Harriet Beecher Stowe a Feminist?

During Women’s History Month we’ll tackle the question: “Was Harriet Beecher Stowe a feminist?” by discussing selections from three different decades of her life. Discussion led by Dr. John Getz, Professor Emeritus of English, Xavier University and Dr. Christine Anderson, Professor Emeritus of History and Founder of the Public History Program, Xavier University. Event is […]

March 6, 2025

History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert

History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert returns for its 12th year! Local historian and retired educator Mike Gilbert shares his research on a wide range of topics on six Saturdays in September and October. Sessions are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-recorded virtual sessions also will be offered for those who cannot attend in-person. Each session […]

March 5, 2025

LGBTQ Genealogy

In this course, join Stewart Traiman as we explore the historical presence of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer individuals in our family histories. Contrary to assumptions, confirmed bachelors or spinster aunts may not have been single; they might have had partners, even if there’s no legal documentation or family acknowledgment. We’ll investigate census records, […]

February 27, 2025

Summer Solstice

Join Fort Ancient in welcoming the first day of summer through this exciting program of observing the sunrise as the Ancient people did 2,000 years ago. Align yourself to watch the sunrise between two walls of earth and above one of the stone covered mounds.A tour will follow the sunrise.Free Admission until 10am.

February 27, 2025

Peatlands of Ohio

Guy Denny, former Chief of The Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and President of the Ohio Natual Areas and Preserves Association, will be here to talk about the different types of peatlands in Ohio. There will be a guided walk on the boardwalk after the presentation. Did you know that Cedar Bog is not […]

February 27, 2025

Butterflies with Rob Liptak

Join us for a talk on Cedar Bog’s butterfly populations! There will be a guided walk on the boardwalk after the presentation. Rob Liptak is the President of Ohio Lepidopterists and has run butterfly monitoring programs at Cedar Bog for years. This event is $5/person. Cedar Bog Association and Ohio History Connection members have free […]

February 27, 2025

Mineral, Rock & Fossil ID Workshop

Garry Getz, senior geologist at Bowser-Morner, Inc. will be here to assess and ID your home collections of rocks, minerals, and fossils! Garry supplies our gift shop with Ohio’s rainbow flint. Have questions about what you have stashed away at home? Bring them over to Cedar Bog! There might be some door prizes, too.