Category: Event

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December 3, 2024

World War 1 Program

Fort Laurens is hosting a small group of World War 1 reenactors, who will make a small “campsite” on the grounds. Guests will get to interact with the reenactors and learn more about the American army during this major world conflict. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330.874.2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.
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November 19, 2024

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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November 18, 2024

Winter Solstice

The Hopewell Culture is known for tracking both solar and lunar alignments in their earthen structures. Come watch the Winter Solstice sun rise through the mounds and observe the alignment with us! Gates open at 7 a.m. Sunrise is predicted to be around 7:45 a.m. Museum open 7 a.m.–10 a.m. only. Site grounds & hiking […]
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November 18, 2024

Ohio Underground Railroad Whistle-Stop Poetry Tour: Capstone Celebration

The Ohio Poetry Association (OPA) and Poets Against Racism & Hate (PARH) USA are partnering with the Ohio History Connection to present a very special celebration of Ohio’s role in the Underground Railroad. The Capstone Celebration will be the culminating event of the Ohio Underground Railroad Whistle-Stop Poetry Tour, a series of special poetry and […]
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November 7, 2024

Ohio Showcase Input Session – Cleveland

The Ohio Showcase building is part of the Expo 2050 Master Plan and is expected to open in 2026. When completed, it will feature dining and event space as well as Ohio's Story, a permanent exhibit space developed by the Ohio History Connection. To determine the Ohio history stories to be featured in the space’s media and traditional […]
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November 7, 2024

Ohio Showcase Input Session – Bowling Green

The Ohio Showcase building is part of the Expo 2050 Master Plan and is expected to open in 2026. When completed, it will feature dining and event space as well as Ohio's Story, a permanent exhibit space developed by the Ohio History Connection. To determine the Ohio history stories to be featured in the space’s media and traditional […]
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November 7, 2024

Ohio Showcase Input Session – Cincinnati

The Ohio Showcase building is part of the Expo 2050 Master Plan and is expected to open in 2026. When completed, it will feature dining and event space as well as Ohio's Story, a permanent exhibit space developed by the Ohio History Connection. To determine the Ohio history stories to be featured in the space’s media and traditional […]
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November 7, 2024

Ohio Showcase Input Session – Lancaster

The Ohio Showcase building is part of the Expo 2050 Master Plan and is expected to open in 2026. When completed, it will feature dining and event space as well as Ohio's Story, a permanent exhibit space developed by the Ohio History Connection. To determine the Ohio history stories to be featured in the space’s media and traditional […]
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November 7, 2024

Ohio Showcase Input Session – Dennison

The Ohio Showcase building is part of the Expo 2050 Master Plan and is expected to open in 2026. When completed, it will feature dining and event space as well as Ohio's Story, a permanent exhibit space developed by the Ohio History Connection. To determine the Ohio history stories to be featured in the space’s media and traditional […]
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November 6, 2024

Book Talk with Ann Hagedorn—POSTPONED

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. The start of the Rankin Legacy Lecture Series, to be launched by author Ann Hagedorn, has been moved to 2025. Each year, from then on, the series will bring lectures to Ripley, Ohio's John Rankin House Historic Site to highlight stories of social justice and the cause of freedom during antebellum […]