Exhibit Archives - Ohio History Connection

April 15, 2024

Plant and Animal Fiber Exhibit

Items made from yarn and cane will be on display on the lower level of the museum. The exhibit will be open every Friday and Saturday during the museum’s regular hours from August 9–October 12.

March 20, 2024

Special exhibit—Factions and Fraternalism: A History of America’s Political Parties

In 1796, outgoing President George Washington warned succeeding generations about the rise of “factions” (political parties) through which “cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government.” With yet another contentious presidential election looming in 2024, American voters have become […]

February 27, 2024

Exhibit Opening: Manifestation of Light—Exploring the Shakers’ Celestial Inspiration

Inspired by the highly anticipated solar eclipse, “Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers’ Celestial Inspiration” delves into Shaker artwork, writing, and culture inspired by the sun, moon, and stars. From gift drawings to poetry to dance, the Shakers’ relationship with celestial light and cosmic geometry is grounded in real-world skills and references, providing a captivating […]

February 21, 2024

Focus on Ferns

Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join the naturalist for a 1 ½–2 hour walk to view many of these ferns and learn easy tips for identification. Walks occur on Sunday, June 9 and Sunday, July 7.

February 20, 2024

A Woodcarver’s Exhibit

The McCook House Museum will host a Woodcarver’s Exhibit from May 24th through August 3rd, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Co-organizing the event are master carvers, Ken Grigsby and Keith Shumaker. The exhibit is included in the price of admission, $3/adult and $2/child. For further information, call 330.437.9715 or 330.627.3345.

January 24, 2024

Freed Will: The Randolph Freedpeople from Slavery to Settlement Exhibition

The Dayton Metro Library, in collaboration with the National Afro-American Museum and cultural Center, presents Freed Will: The Randolph Freedpeople from Slavery to Settlement. The exhibition will be on display at the Main Branch of the Dayton Metro Library from January 16 – March 1, 2024. In one of the largest emancipations in American history, […]

December 22, 2023

Hearing Our Voices: Discovering Black Youngstown

This exhibit is chaired and created by Dr. Donna DeBlasio, professor emeritus of Youngstown State University. It will remain until February of 2024.

April 11, 2023

African Art: Form, Function, and Fraught Histories Exhibit

Although often misunderstood by the West, African art has had an enormous impact on the world. While Africans created objects for culturally specific functions, their aesthetics challenged Western society and shaped its perceptions. This exhibit presents the relationship between the aesthetic and cultural functions of African art objects and the historical context of their global […]

June 1, 2022

Rhythm of Revolution-The Transformative Power of Black Art 1619 to the Present

Rhythm of Revolution- The Transformative Power of Black Art 1619 to the Present Now until March 2, 2024 National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center, Wilberforce The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio, presents a new exhibit called Rhythm of Revolution-The Transformative Power of Black Art 1619 to the Present. The exhibit maps the […]