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May 25, 2023

Ohio History at the Ohio State Fair

Stop by to see the Ohio History Center & Ohio Village during the State Fair! Both sites will be open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year, the Ohio History Center main lobby also will be a full Ohio State Fair entry point, including State Fair ticket sales and security screening. The Ohio History Center […]

April 8, 2023

Building Blocks: The Architecture of the Ohio History Center

Included with museum admission. This program is part of COSI’s Science Festival community programming. You’ve definitely driven past the giant brown rectangle next to I-71, but have you ever wondered how that building came to be? Barb Powers, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for Inventory and Registration will take you on a special tour of […]

March 8, 2023

Conestoga Fundraiser – Honoring Ancient Brilliance

Event: Conestoga Fundraiser - Honoring Ancient Brilliance Date: Sunday, April 21, 4-7 p.m. Location: Ohio History Center - 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211 In September 2023, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as the United States; 25th addition to the World Heritage list. The Earthworks are contained within eight […]

January 23, 2023

American Homeboy Film Screening

Registration is now open. Watch the breakout film that explores the complex origins of Pachuco and Cholo culture in America and its role in revolutionizing pop culture. Shop from local vendors through El Mercadito Cositas Lindas, purchase drinks from Xolo Mixto, listen to curated music by DJ Candy Rain and stick around for a Q&A […]

December 7, 2022

Ohio’s World Heritage

Included with general museum admission. This program is part of COSI’s Science Festival community programming. Did you know that Ohio is now home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Join Brad Lepper, Senior Archeologist for the Ohio History Connection, as he shares the history of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks and the process of earning World […]

December 1, 2022

The Dineh’Tah Navajo Dancers and the Legacy of General William T. Sherman

Included with general museum admission. The Ohio History Connection is honored to present the Dineh’ Tah Dancers, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, as they perform traditional dances of the Dineh people. These dances have been modified to respect the actual songs and dances used in sacred religious ceremonies. Shawn Price, the representative of the Dineh Tah […]

November 13, 2022

Special Film Screening: Mohawk Monopoly

Included with Museum Admission Written and directed by Eric Weltner. The Mohawk Monopoly explores the Cincinnati Mohawks’ dominance of the International Hockey League while an affiliate of the dynastic Montreal Canadiens in the 1950s. The history is chronicled through motion footage, still imagery, motion graphics and player commentary (including 9-time Stanley Cup champion coach Scotty […]

November 10, 2022

Curator Talk: Ohio Shipwrecks: What’s in Your Backyard?

Included with museum admission. From Lake Erie, to canals, to rivers, Ohio’s maritime history is rich and ancient. This presentation will highlight the stories of several shipwrecks; their ‘lives’, ‘deaths’ and discoveries. How many shipwrecks are in Ohio? Come and Find out! Speaker for this program: Linda Pansing is Curator of Archeology for the Ohio […]

October 21, 2022

55+ Creative Aging: African Inspired Handmade Beads Polymer Clay Class

Series will take place on Thursdays, Mar. 30 - Apr. 27, 2023. Learn how to create a beautiful assortment of imitative African style beads that look just like the real thing using polymer clay! Discover the origin, technique and language of these tribal beads, and make a variety of bead shapes, cane construction, color mixing, […]

October 21, 2022

55+ Creative Aging: African Inspired Jewelry Making: Mixed Medium Class

Series will take place on Saturdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 18, 2023 Throughout Africa, body adornments are made from local materials and worn for a variety of reasons. Explore how artisans have traditionally made beads from glass, brass, wood, shell and bone. You will receive a sampling of beads to start your collection. Expand your […]