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January 9, 2025

Sundaes and Tunes

“Town Sound” a local men’s barbershop chorus from the Minerva area will perform at 2 p.m. Ice cream sundaes will be served between 1–3 PM. Bring your lawn chairs! Register by calling 330.437.9715. There is no admission fee for this event.

January 9, 2025

Spinners and Weavers Activity

Members of the Algonquin Mill Spinners and Weavers Association will demonstrate their craft. Quality handspun items will be available for viewing and purchase. Kids may try their hand at spinning, and create a complimentary craft called Kumihimo, which is for ages 5 and up. There is no admission fee for this event.

January 8, 2025

Tying Up Loose Ends

In this program, Keith Bengtson will lead a comprehensive workshop on the art of American Indian textiles. Examples of Native plants used for fiber in the Midwest will be shown and processed. You will also be able to make your own finger woven sash. Materials will be provided. Examples of reproduced items will be on […]

January 8, 2025

Adena Pottery Class

Interested in pottery? This is the program for you! Create a clay vessel using self-hardening clay and the coil method of construction similar to how the Adena Culture did 3,000 years ago. Participants will learn how the Adena smoothed the walls of the pots they made using stones and shells. There will be examples available […]

January 6, 2025

Ladies Tea

This event takes place outside behind the museum on the covered patio. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. This year’s guest speaker is Janet Weir Creighton of Canton, and her topic is Purse-A-Nality. Ms. Creighton has accumulated purses from the early 1900s era to the present. View her outstanding collection and enjoy the fellowship. There […]

January 4, 2025

Wilderness Skills

In this program, you will learn about different techniques of hunting, fishing, tanning and trapping with Keith Bengtson. Information will be given on how to set traps, tan hides and make jerky among other skills to live in the natural world. You are encouraged to dress appropriately for possible changing Ohio weather as we will […]

January 3, 2025

Harvest Gathering of the Crops

Staff will guide visitors through an exploration of pioneer cooking methods and historic methods of preserving foods. Demonstrations will include making hominy, stringing beans and grinding corn into corn meal. You may drop in to participate anytime between Noon and 4 p.m. in the museum garden. Site admission applies for nonmembers.

January 3, 2025

Leap In—Vernal Pond Exploration

Join Wildlife Biologist and Wetland Ecologist Tom Biebighauser and Fort Ancient staff in learning about and exploring vernal ponds. This event is family friendly and will begin with an indoor presentation on vernal ponds followed by an outdoor visit to sample the frogs, toads and salamanders living in them. Nets and guide books will be […]

December 30, 2024

Black History Month Webinar: “There’s an App for That!” Using Technology in Family History Research

Using technology is an everyday part of our lives. Participants will learn when and how to use technology in their family history research. We'll include tips on how to keep family memories safe and how to build a spending plan to support your research work. Presented by: Cecelia McFadden, Family Legacy Coach and Black Genealogy […]

December 30, 2024

Black History Month Webinar: “I’m the Family Historian—Now What?”

Planning a family reunion or compiling a family history can be rewarding and daunting at the same time. This webinar presented by the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center will show you how to create a step-by-step plan to explore your family legacy using online and offline resources. Presented by Cecelia McFadden, Family Legacy Coach […]