No bugs, no flames — just imagination! Come with us as musicians create a joyful make-believe camping adventure on the lawn! Designed for ages 3-6 and their families.
Mark the nation’s 250th birthday with a shared meal bringing neighbors together for food, dialogue and community. Join us at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House as neighbors to come together around a shared table to celebrate community, connection, and our shared American story. America’s Potluck is rooted in the simple but powerful act of sharing […]
Explore a lively evening of history exploration designed FOR and BY Gen Z!
Part of America 250, the museum will be making some noise with hands-on STEM activities and interactive tours. Guests will make their own music with Boom Whackers or build a take-home harmonica while exploring the history of music in space. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering a fun and engaging museum experience. No RSVP […]
Part of the museum’s America 250 series, enjoy a full day of discovery at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum with hands-on STEM activities and guided tours. Guests can build a load-bearing “Tippy Tower” or create a solar-powered “Solar Bug” while learning real-world NASA applications. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering an engaging look […]
The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival, held at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum and downtown, celebrates the legacy of Neil Armstrong and the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Featuring space-themed activities, games, educational programming and a vibrant community atmosphere, the festival honors Wapakoneta’s proud place in space exploration history. Main events take place on the […]
The world needs your words! Join new and experienced poets in a space that honors world-changing words and rooted community. Listen to new and seasoned poets for an evening of creativity, community and world-changing words at our Open Mic Night in the historic Edgemont Inn tavern at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Bring a poem, […]
Learn about the Underground Railroad in Westerville on Saturday, September 19th at the Hanby House. The Hanby House will also be open for tours from 1–4 p.m. The Underground Railroad presentations will take place at 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Shoemaker Cottage behind the house. This event is free and open […]
Discover a collection of historic tools some of which were owned by William Hanby in his saddle making business. On Saturday September 12th, learn about these tools and get an opportunity to view some of this collection. The Hanby House will be open from 1–4 p.m. for tours and the presentations will take place at […]
Join us on Saturday, July 18th as we celebrate two events–the 85th birthday of the Westerville Historical Society and the 100th anniversary of Dacia Custer Shoemaker saving the Hanby House. In 1926, for her birthday present she asked her husband to purchase the structure which had been condemned by the city and was to be […]
