Tag: speaking of history

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January 14, 2026

Speaking of History… Ohio 4-H Past, Present, and Future – Preparing Beyond Ready Youth

For almost 125 years, 4-H youth development has been empowering youth throughout the world with the skills to lead for a lifetime. The organization’s roots are here in Ohio – with founder A.B. Graham starting the program in Clark County. Today, Ohio 4-H serves more than 190,000 youth annually through the tremendous effort of 12,000+ […]
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January 11, 2026

Rescheduled: Speaking of History… Let’s Explore Ohio’s Architectural History

Rescheduled date: August 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. Ohio’s buildings, neighborhoods, urban centers and rural landscapes give us an understanding of history no other documents or evidence can. Join architectural historian Barbara Powers in discovering the richness and diversity of Ohio’s architecture. The story of Ohio, from early settlement, through industrial expansion, to modern times, […]
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January 10, 2026

Speaking of History… Ohio in the Civil War

Join Benjamin Baughman, History Curator at the Ohio History Connection, as he gives an overview of Ohio’s participation in the American Civil War and highlights the soldiers, civilians and politicians from Ohio who fought to preserve the Union – and those who battled against it. From the Underground Railroad to the Great Locomotive Chase, learn […]
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September 24, 2025

Speaking of History… Living History: A Paralympic Journey

Josie Fouts is an Asian-American amputee, raised in Toledo, OH, who uses adaptive sports to build community, challenge barriers, and expand ideas of ability. In 2018, Josie left a science-based career to pursue paracycling full time. That same year, they won three gold medals at the U.S. National Track Cycling Championships in the 3-kilometer individual […]
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September 24, 2025

Speaking of History… A Fair To Remember

Let's step behind the scenes and into the history of the Ohio State Fair, where generations of people, stories and passion have shaped a 176-year-old Ohio tradition. Join us at the Ohio history Center as Vince Tornero shares the incredible history of the Ohio State Fair. Included with museum admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy […]