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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 […]

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 […]

July 14, 2022

Ohio Archaeology Day

This event is free, though advance tickets are recommended. Dig into history with Ohio History Connection’s annual Archaeology Day! Explore Ohio’s past with archaeologists from across the state. Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist, participate in a mock dig onsite and hear from experts in the field. Activities will include presentations, partner booths […]

October 8, 2021

Announcing Changes to Collections Access and Curator Services, effective November 1, 2021

Ohio History Connection is excited to announce that we are building a new museum collections storage facility!

June 7, 2021

Ohio’s Serpent Mound- An American Indian Story Written in the Earth

Messages from Ohio’s indigenous past are everywhere. Serpent Mound, located in Adams County, Ohio, is the most widely recognized effigy mound in the world.