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June 11, 2026

Discovering History with Barbara Palmer: “100 Years of Women Running for Public Office in Ohio”

Ohio has a remarkably long history of women running for public office and was at the forefront of women’s representation a century ago. However, today, the state lags behind the rest of the nation. In addition to sharing the compelling stories of the state’s diverse trailblazers, Dr. Palmer will explore how Ohio’s unique and complex […]

June 9, 2026

Fort Laurens SAR Memorial

Please join us for the annual memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot, presented by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Guest speakers, presentations and a wreath-laying ceremony will take place. This event is free and open to the public. Visit fortlaurensmuseum.org for more information.

June 9, 2026

Changing of the Guard at Fort Laurens

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will perform a traditional D.C.-style Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot approximately every 15 to 20 minutes. We kindly ask attendees to keep quiet and avoid interruptions during the ceremony. The SAR will hold a memorial service the following day […]

June 8, 2026

Audiobook Walk at Spiegel Grove

Join us for a kick-off to a new romance book club stemming from Fanny Arabella Hayes Platt’s love for reading. Take a few laps around the Grove with fellow bookworms and talk to the Birchard Public Library and Pan Yan Bookstore about digital audiobook options Libby, Hoopla and Libro.fm. Pan Yan Bookstore will also have […]

June 5, 2026

The Ohio State University Hosts Where Earth Holds the Sky: Cyanotypes at the Newark Earthworks

Register for a hands-on art-making workshop at the Octagon Earthworks, led by Newark Earthworks Center experts Marti Chaatsmith and Megan Cromwell, along with Ohio State’s 2025–26 Artist Laureate, Kate Shannon. The cyanotype is a simple photographic process that uses sunlight and water to produce vivid blue images. During the workshop, participants will learn about the […]

June 3, 2026

Discovering History with John Hancock: “Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio”

This compact, richly illustrated, in-depth travel guide takes visitors to the many Indigenous earthwork wonders of southern Ohio, including the brilliant landscape monuments recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is the first publication to present these amazing places from a traveler’s perspective—as rewarding architectural experiences, with deeply informative site descriptions, plus curated […]

June 1, 2026

Archives & Library Genealogy Workshop: Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy

I’m a nice person. ‘I’m just compiling our family tree, what possible problems could there be?’ Researching a family tree traditionally involved asking relatives about their lives, drawing a tree and undertaking a paper trail, but it now involves finding new mostly online records and dealing with strangers on the internet. What information should and […]

May 14, 2026

Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork

After Hours Tour: Octagon Earthworks Join us for a special after-hours tour of the Octagon Earthwork, part of the Newark Earthworks, and experience this incredible site in a whole new light—literally! Meet us just before sunset at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center. From there, we’ll embark on a guided, hour-long walking tour led by Sarah […]

May 14, 2026

Sunset Tour of the Great Circle

After-Hours Tour at the Great Circle Join us for a special evening exploration of one of Ohio’s most remarkable ancient sites—the Great Circle at the Newark Earthworks! Meet us just before sunset for a guided, after-hours tour led by archaeologist and Site Superintendent Sarah Hinkelman. Together, we’ll experience the site as daylight fades and uncover […]

May 5, 2026

Hayes Home Holidays: A White House Christmas at Spiegel Grove

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in the Victorian mansion of 19th President Rutherford B. Hayes and his wife, First Lady Lucy Hayes, while enjoying the White House traditions of several presidents throughout this special evening tour offered on two nights only. Tours are every half hour from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are […]