Conestoga

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Conestoga provides an important volunteer corps of support for the Ohio History Connection. While the primary mission is to raise private sector funds for Ohio History Connection programs, Conestoga also provides a variety of opportunities for its more than 170 members to attend programs, visit historical sites and socialize with friends of Ohio history. Since its founding in 1986, Conestoga has given almost $850,000 to OHC in support of programs, exhibits and special funds, plus established an endowment fund. Conestoga members enjoy:

  • Guided tours of historical sites and museums around Ohio;
  • Behind-the-scenes private tours and lectures;
  • Membership to Ohio History Connection, including free admission to all its historical sites and a subscription to Echoes Magazine;
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association benefits; and
  • Discounts at the Ohio History stores, to name a few.

As a support group, Conestoga also plans and conducts an annual fund-raiser. Opportunities for involvement are plentiful and varied.

Conestoga welcomes members of all ages and interests. Membership currently costs $100 for a single membership and $150 for a duo membership. Dues include admission to all regularly scheduled Conestoga social events and educational programs, as well as all the benefits of the Ohio History Connection Plus membership.

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For information on how to join Conestoga, please contact us at 614.297.2310 or click the link below!

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December 14, 2024

Guided Tours (Winter Hours)

Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: 1840: When abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin 1940: When African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a […]

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December 26, 2024

Horse-drawn Sleigh and Trolley Rides

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as he did when he lived there, from Thursday, Dec. 26–Tuesday, Dec. 31. A horse-drawn trolley also will offer rides through Spiegel Grove. Rides are from 1–4 p.m. each day. The sleigh can fit 4 people, and the trolley can fit […]

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December 27, 2024

Horse-drawn Sleigh and Trolley Rides

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as he did when he lived there, from Thursday, Dec. 26–Tuesday, Dec. 31. A horse-drawn trolley also will offer rides through Spiegel Grove. Rides are from 1–4 p.m. each day. The sleigh can fit 4 people, and the trolley can fit […]

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December 27, 2024

Serpent Mound Archaeology Tour

Effective January 2024, Serpent Mound will offer two archaeological tours a month with archaeologist Bill Kennedy on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month during the 2024 season. Tours begin at the Serpent Mound Visitor Center at 1:30 p.m. and end at 3 p.m. No reservations are required. Parking is $8/per vehicle. Info: (800).752.2757

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December 28, 2024

Horse-drawn Sleigh and Trolley Rides

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as he did when he lived there, from Thursday, Dec. 26–Tuesday, Dec. 31. A horse-drawn trolley also will offer rides through Spiegel Grove. Rides are from 1–4 p.m. each day. The sleigh can fit 4 people, and the trolley can fit […]

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December 28, 2024

Guided Tours (Winter Hours)

Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: 1840: When abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin 1940: When African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a […]

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December 28, 2024

Kwanzaa 614

Join us for the citywide Kwanzaa celebration where tradition meets creativity! This year’s program features an array of hands-on crafts and captivating performances, designed to honor and celebrate the rich heritage of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a 7-day celebration that honors community, family and heritage of African American culture and African traditions. Kwanzaa comes from the […]

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December 28, 2024

Johnston House Christmas Tour

Experience the magic of Christmas past by joining a guided tour of the Johnston house, all decked out for the season. Learn what life was like at this time of year for a large family on the Ohio frontier. After the tour, be sure to visit the kitchen for a tasty treat and browse the […]

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December 29, 2024

Horse-drawn Sleigh and Trolley Rides

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as he did when he lived there, from Thursday, Dec. 26–Tuesday, Dec. 31. A horse-drawn trolley also will offer rides through Spiegel Grove. Rides are from 1–4 p.m. each day. The sleigh can fit 4 people, and the trolley can fit […]

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December 29, 2024

Kwanzaa 614

Join us for the citywide Kwanzaa celebration where tradition meets creativity! This year’s program features an array of hands-on crafts and captivating performances, designed to honor and celebrate the rich heritage of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a 7-day celebration that honors community, family and heritage of African American culture and African traditions. Kwanzaa comes from the […]

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December 30, 2024

Horse-drawn Sleigh and Trolley Rides

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as he did when he lived there, from Thursday, Dec. 26–Tuesday, Dec. 31. A horse-drawn trolley also will offer rides through Spiegel Grove. Rides are from 1–4 p.m. each day. The sleigh can fit 4 people, and the trolley can fit […]

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December 31, 2024

Horse-drawn Sleigh and Trolley Rides

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as he did when he lived there, from Thursday, Dec. 26–Tuesday, Dec. 31. A horse-drawn trolley also will offer rides through Spiegel Grove. Rides are from 1–4 p.m. each day. The sleigh can fit 4 people, and the trolley can fit […]

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December 31, 2024

Guided Tours (Winter Hours)

Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: 1840: When abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin 1940: When African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a […]

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January 1, 2025

Octagon Earthworks Community Open House

You’re invited to join us for Day One! Join us as we mark the first day of full public access to the Octagon Earthworks with coffee, conversation and guided tours. See one of the grandest examples of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio’s only UNESCO World Heritage site. Event Schedule: 11 a.m. • Guided Tour of […]

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January 1, 2025

Annual Closure for Cleaning and Maintenance of the History Center

The Ohio History Center museum will be closed for annual cleaning and maintenance, January 1–17, 2025. We look forward to seeing you when we open Saturday, January 18! Please note that the Archives & Library will be closed December 25–27, 2024 and January 1–10, 2025. The Archives & Library will be open for research January […]

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January 3, 2025

Discovering History Speaker Series

Brown Bagging has become the Discovering History Speaker Series, and will now be presented the first Friday of every month! Join us for our inaugural event, “The Real Pocahontas: The True Story of America’s Most Popular Native American Princess”. An exploration of the legendary life of Pocahontas, and the timeline of events that led her […]

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January 4, 2025

Guided Tours (Winter Hours)

Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: 1840: When abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin 1940: When African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a […]

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January 7, 2025

Guided Tours (Winter Hours)

Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: 1840: When abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin 1940: When African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a […]

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January 11, 2025

Guided Tours (Winter Hours)

Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: 1840: When abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin 1940: When African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a […]

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January 11, 2025

A Gentlemen’s Garden on the Frontier—CANCELED

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Join Executive Director, Kathy Styer, for a presentation to discuss the landscape of Adena. Admission to this event is free. For more information, please visit our website www.adenamansion.com, email [email protected], or call (740) 772-1500.

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January 11, 2025

Native Plants with David McPheron

Join us to listen to David McPheron, owner of Star Farms Native Plants, talk about native plants of Cedar Bog! David is a great resource for native gardening. If you are interested, please join us! Cedar Bog Association and Ohio History Connection members have FREE admission. Nonmembers have a $5 admission to this event.

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January 14, 2025

Guided Tours (Winter Hours)

Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: 1840: When abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin 1940: When African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a […]

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January 16, 2025

Talk & Tour: Moon Landing Hoax

Join our museum educator in the STEM Inspiration Center at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum as we take a deeper dive into conspiracies surrounding the Moon landing. We will unpack and examine the claims against the Moon landing using science and evidence to see how the history holds up. After the presentation, take a […]

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January 18, 2025

Ladies of the House—CANCELED

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. During Adena’s 139 years of occupancy as a home (1807–1946), there have been four women who, each in her own time, could be called “The Lady of the House.” Join local Worthington family historian Mary Anne Brown as she discusses Eleanor, Julia, Martha and Clara and their years as wives, mothers […]

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January 18, 2025

Can DNA-Testing Companies Help with Genealogical Research?

Each DNA testing company offers different advantages for your family research. Join professional genealogist Kelli Bergheimer and learn how to maximize the information at all five DNA testing companies. This is a virtual session only. Registration is required. View full Genealogy Workshop Series here.

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January 20, 2025

MLK Day Open House

The King Arts Complex in partnership with the Ohio History Connection presents the annual MLK Day Open House on the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Join us as we explore the impact of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for […]

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January 21, 2025

MEMBER VIP: Ice Age Mammals of Ohio

Join us as we talk with Dave Dyer, curator of natural history, about the Ice Age mammals of Ohio. What kind of unusual animals walked right through our backyards and farms at the time that the last glacier was retreating from Ohio? Learn about the variety of interesting animals that lived in the state at […]

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January 23, 2025

St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited Exhibit Member Preview

Join us for a members-only sneak peek of the Ohio History Center's new exhibit, St. Clair's Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict. Light appetizers, beer and wine will be available. Free to members, but advance registration is required. 4–5 p.m. Reception with light appetizers, beer and wine 5–6 p.m. Presentation & discussion 6–7 […]

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January 29, 2025

Presidential History Book Club – January 2025

All are invited to read and discuss books about the American presidency at this free book club. This month, the club is reading “President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier” by C.W. Goodyear. This event will take place in person and online. Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/8483954717?pwd=YVg0a2xVa0dseEtjR2R4SVZ4VWZ0dz09 Meeting ID: 848 395 4717 Passcode: HPLM Participants can bring their […]

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February 2, 2025

Screening of “Camp Delaware” Film

“Camp Delaware” chronicles the recruitment, training, battles, bravery and service of the 5th U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War. The film is a recording of a stage production. It incorporates speeches of political figures of the day, letters from the soldiers and sounds of popular music of the era will bring the unit’s story […]

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February 8, 2025

Bobcats!

Shauna Weyrauch, co-author of a new book titled "The Boy and the Bobcat", will be at Cedar Bog to talk about bobcats and their behavior. Did you know that Cedar Bog Nature Preserve has bobcats? After the presentation, there will be a "Meet the Author" event where she will introduce her book.

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February 8, 2025

Care & Preservation of Family Photographs

Join Ohio History Connection Audiovisual Archivist, Daniel Willis, as he shares tips, tricks and information about the care and preservation of family photographs. Registration is required.

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February 12, 2025

Poetry of Robert Hayden

Kick off our 2025 program year with an interactive poetry discussion with professor John Getz and author Kareem Simpson discussing the work of Robert Hayden, one of the most influential American poets of the 20th century. This event is free, though registration is required.

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February 15, 2025

The Tea Room

Join us for a series of poetry performances themed on “Black Womanhood” meant to elevate and empower. Doors open at 11 a.m. and program starts at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required.

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February 15, 2025

Volunteer Orientation—CANCELED

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Get ready to dive into the world of volunteering and learn everything you need to know at our fun-filled, in-person Volunteer Orientation! Join us for a Volunteer Orientation at the Adena Mansion & Gardens! Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned volunteer, this in-person event is perfect for getting acquainted with […]

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February 15, 2025

A Servant’s View with Beverly Gray—CANCELED

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Join local historian Beverly Gray for a presentation to discuss the servants who worked at Adena. Admission to this event is free. For more information, please visit our website www.adenamansion.com, email [email protected], or call (740) 772-1500.

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February 16, 2025

Skunk Cabbage Walk

Join us at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve on February 18th for a self-guided tour of our boardwalk to see Ohio's first blooming flower! Multiple naturalists will be on the boardwalk to answer questions and talk about skunk cabbage.

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February 17, 2025

Presidents Day at the Ohio History Center

Celebrate Presidents Day at the Ohio History Center!   Explore Ohio’s rich presidential history through conversations with our historians, a book talk with the author of “Ohio’s Presidents: A History & Guide,” our collection of memorabilia and correspondence with elected officials, a special exhibit on voting rights, and trivia questions. Learn more about how to […]

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February 17, 2025

Presidents Day Celebration

Enjoy free admission to the Hayes Home and museum and free activities for kids throughout the day! Hayes Home tours are of the first floor only and last a half hour. They will take place every 15 minutes starting at 9:15 a.m. with the last tour leaving at 4:30 p.m. Those going on a Hayes […]

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February 22, 2025

The General Speaks with Dr. Curt Fields

Join us for a special event and free tours of the Grant Boyhood Home and Schoolhouse. The General Speaks with Dr. Curt Fields On “The Confederate Officers” 2–4 p.m. at the Historic Gaslight Theater, Georgetown, Ohio From 10 a.m.–2 p.m., tour the Grant Boyhood Home & Schoolhouse for free. View local statues and 4 Grant […]

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