Exhibit Archives - Ohio History Connection

February 23, 2026

“Hayes Train Special” Model Train Display

This operating model train display runs through an intricate Victorian holiday scene. Interactive buttons allow visitors to control aspects of the trains’ movements along the winding, multi-tiered layout. Access to the “Hayes Train Special” is free, although donations will be accepted. The “Hayes Train Special” will be open through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. The “Hayes […]

January 30, 2026

Joyce Hannon Followed Her Dream

McCook House Museum features the accomplishments of Joyce Hannon, who developed a promising property in Carroll County into a popular "destination." Although the Bluebird Farm restaurant is currently closed, Susie's Doll Museum remains open for tours by appointment, which can be arranged by contacting the Carroll County Park District office at 330.627.8046 or [email protected]. To […]

January 16, 2026

Spring Plant Sale

Come to Adena Mansion and Gardens to stock your garden and flowerbed! Our sale focuses on heirloom plant varieties, before the introduction of industrial farming, with some modern varieties available as well! There will be a selection of flowers, vegetables and herbs available for purchase at the Adena Visitors Center. This year’s sale begins on […]

October 10, 2025

Special exhibit: “Welcome to the World’s Fair: Philadelphia 1776”

When a handful of colonists declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776, no one was certain how their democratic experiment would fare. In 1876, one hundred years later, the growing United States celebrated the success of that experiment in grand fashion. The Philadelphia Centennial Exposition was a world’s fair that demonstrated the young American […]

September 18, 2025

Village Visions

Step into the story of Ohio Village—where the past meets the future, in Gallery 4 of the Ohio History Center.Celebrate the rich history of the Village and collaborate with us to create the next chapter of Ohio Village, opening Summer 2026!

August 23, 2025

Armstrong Museum Holiday Lights

For over ten years now, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum has been inaugurating the holiday season by illuminating our grounds with a vast array of festive and colorful lights known as the Holiday Lights Display. The overall exhibition contains a multitude of aviation and space-themed displays made from tens of thousands of vibrant LED […]

July 11, 2025

Beyond Paul: Alice Dunbar Nelson’s Life and Legacy

Join the National Park Service, Ohio History Connection and the University of Delaware by exploring a new exhibit on Alice Dunbar, featured this summer at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House Visitor Center. Born July 19, 1875, in New Orleans, Alice Dunbar Nelson navigated a world that attempted to limit the success of Black people, especially […]

April 24, 2025

Community Quilts

McCook House Museum will be once again showcasing outstanding quilts by experienced quilters of yesterday and today. See exquisite examples of hand-sewn and machine-sewn quilts, many of which are heirloom treasures for local families. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is charge is $5/adult and $3/child.

April 8, 2025

New Exhibition—Trailblazers of Innovation: African American Inventors Who Changed America

Dive into the fascinating world of lesser-known African American inventors who revolutionized our lives with their brilliant innovations. This new permanent exhibit shines a spotlight on inventors who created groundbreaking devices to improve fire safety, refrigeration, lighting, water management and many other areas that continue to impact our lives today. Highlights of the Exhibit Fire […]

January 28, 2025

Special Exhibit: Inside President Hayes’ Library

This exhibit will explore the authors who shaped and inspired President Rutherford B. Hayes. He owned a personal library of about 12,000 books and was a founding member of the Cincinnati Literacy Society. This exhibit will be open through June 30, 2026. Access is included with regular admission, and Hayes Presidential Library & Museums members […]