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March 20, 2026

Civil War Hero and POW Honored

A local hero of the American Civil War will be highlighted and honored on Saturday, September 19th, at the Bethel Historical Museum, 235 W Plane St, Bethel, OH 45106. James McMurchy was not only a hero, but a prisoner and survivor of Andersonville Prison. While in captivity, James secretly kept a small diary of the […]

March 19, 2026

The 812 Dayton Street Experience

Come experience a unique tour of the John Hauck House through an audio experience by artist Britni Bicknaver. This experience takes you on a 150-year journey from its inception in 1870 to present day. Through immersive audio vignettes, this experience inspects each life that spent time within its walls from inhabitants, employees, builders, artisans, restorers […]

March 19, 2026

Depot 150 – Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Olmsted Falls Depot Opening

The Olmsted Falls Depot and Model Railroad Museum is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the depot. We’re inviting the Olmsted Falls community and Northeast Ohio railroad history enthusiasts to come and help us celebrate. Visitors will be able to take guided tours of the depot and grounds to learn the history of […]

March 19, 2026

Madison Historical Society Museum Grand Opening

The event will showcase unique accession displays, highlighting rare, one-of-a-kind artifacts tied to Madison’s history, with special emphasis on items from the Revolutionary War era.

March 19, 2026

“The Spy Who Saved George Washington’s Life – Twice”

Steve Kaplan uncovers the identity of the spy who saved George Washington’s life -Twice. If you are of Irish descent, you will be particularly interested in this patriot. Was it a man or woman? What lead to these two events? Steve Kaplan has served as president of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the […]

March 18, 2026

Sports and the Opera House: The Origins of Sports in Arcanum

Learn about how the Arcanum Opera House contributed to a legacy of sports and recreation in the Arcanum Community.

March 18, 2026

Harmony Hill Museum – America 250 Celebration

Meet William Lytle, Surveyor and Founder of Clermont County, Ohio Experience life on the frontier and history here in your own back yard. William Lytle comes to life in his Land Office. Step back in time to 1796. Experience what life was like as a surveyor and pioneer. This never seen before special event will […]

March 17, 2026

Behind-the-Scene Tours of the Carriage House

The Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is opening up the Carriage House behind the museum for a special, behind-the-scenes guided tour. Eight tours of 10 people will get to see inside this historic building, which once served as the carriage house for President Rutherford B. Hayes’ horses and carriage. The space is an upstairs living […]

March 11, 2026

Explore the Historic Kister Mill

Protected by Western Reserve Land Conservancy in 2018 through a partnership with dedicated conservation allies, Kister Mill has a rich history in the region. The mill uniquely served four milling operations: a woolen mill, sawmill, gristmill, and cider press. It also houses rare machinery used to craft custom mill parts that were shipped across the […]