Category: Event

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December 19, 2024

An Introduction to Researching Hispanic Ancestry

This overview lecture covers foundation concepts common to those with ancestors from countries colonized by Spain, and key U.S. records and strategies for identifying their Latin American hometown. It also reviews the main online record collections for conducting Hispanic research. Even non-Spanish speakers can be successful at this research. Registration link coming soon!
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December 19, 2024

Walking Tour: Abolitionists & African Americans in Walnut Hills

Did you know that Underground Railroad conductors, Olympic gold medalists, internationally famous authors and a myriad of small businesses have all thrived in Walnut Hills throughout its history? Learn about the women and men who built and invested in this neighborhood for the past 200 years. ​This walk will last just under 2 hours. Starts […]
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December 19, 2024

Finding Your African American Ancestors: Yes, You Can!

Have you always wanted to dig into your African American roots, but didn’t know where to start? Tune in to this virtual session to learn the basics of Black genealogy, with tips and tools to get you started, common misconceptions to avoid and resources for digging deeper. You’ll log off with a better understanding of […]
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December 19, 2024

After Dark Lantern Tour

Join us for a military tour focusing on the US Army's activities after sundown during the War of 1812. Guests are led by lantern light and uniformed historical interpreters into the reconstructed fort. The evening consists of weapons demonstrations, reading from historic diaries and musical performances. It's an enchanting and informative evening!
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December 19, 2024

The Opening Gun

Fort Meigs Historic Site reopens the outdoor reconstructed fort for the 2025 season! Uniformed staff historical interpreters fire the fort's artillery off the Grand Battery in celebration of the end of Winter Quarters and the start of a new outdoor season. Artillery Demonstrations continue the following weekend on Saturday, April 5.
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December 19, 2024

Tea and Historic Craft

Enjoy a tea and learn a new craft inspired by the skills of yesteryear! Included with general admission to the site.
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December 19, 2024

Zane Grey Family Day

Come enjoy a fun-filled family day at the National Road and Zane Grey Museum. There will be craft vendors, free walk-through tours, Inside-Out BBQ truck, music by Ethan Tim and a vintage base ball game. The Ohio Village Muffins take on our very own Zane Greys.
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December 19, 2024

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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December 18, 2024

Annie Glenn Tea & Tunes

Join us in celebrating the life of Annie Glenn with a tea in her honor. This year we will have a live musician, as Annie was a wonderful organist. Reservations are required.
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December 18, 2024

Grant Days: More of “Grant’s Seldom Told Stories!”

“Grant Days 2025” is a U.S. Grant Homestead Association Event in Historic Georgetown, Ohio This event is free to the public. 10 a.m.– Noon: Topic: “More of Grant’s Seldom Told Stories”: “Ulysses’ Siblings,” “Ulysses’ Love of Julia,” “Ulysses’ Sense of Humor,” “Q & A”. Presented by Dr. Curt Fields as President Ulysses S. Grant! - […]