Ohio History Center

PROGRAMS & EXHIBITS AT THE & Ohio Village

The Sporting Legacy of Neil Johnston

SAT., MAY 13 • 1–2 P.M.

Ohio History Center, Columbus 4

Chillicothe-born Neil Johnston was a three-time NBA scoring champion, the first NBA player to master the hook shot and a member of eight different halls of fame, including the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Join us as Chillicothe native Bruce Caplinger shares more about Johnston’s remarkable career. Included with Ohio History Center museum admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory.org/neiljohnston

Ohio Village Spring Weekends

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

THROUGH MAY 14 • 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Step back in time in our re-created 1890s community, where William McKinley is president and Gibson Girl-style shirtwaists are trending. Visit Ohio Village on weekends through May 14, included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village museum admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory.org/village

Ohio Village Carnival

SAT., MAY 20 • 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Ohio Village, Columbus 4 A traveling carnival kicks off the summer season in our re-created 1890s community. Enjoy classic carnival games of the time, get up close to some adorable animals and see presentations inspired by real

19th-century performers! Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory.org/ carnival

Storybook Village

SAT., JUNE 10 • 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Welcome to Storybook Village, where storybook characters magically come to life! Bring your little ones to meet characters from favorite fairy tales, TV shows and children’s stories, such as Rapunzel, Cinderella and Captain Hook. This year’s theme is Be a Water Hero. We’re partnering with Global Water Dances Columbus to help share the story of the crucial part that water plays in people’s lives around the world, through dance performances and other activities for all to enjoy. Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. Everyone including members must have advance timed tickets: 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory. org/storybook

Thank you to Storybook Village sponsor Ohio’s 529 Plan CollegeAdvantage.

Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival

SUN., JUNE 18 • NOON–4 P.M. Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Originating in Texas, it’s been observed on the 19th of June annually since 1865. Our Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival will illustrate an 1890s Juneteenth observance in Ohio Village through historical interpretations, storytelling and dance.

Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. 614.686.6124 or ohiohistory. org/jubileeday

Thank you to Jubilee Day Festival sponsor American Honda Motor Co.

ANNUAL MEETING + MEMBER SOIREE Midsummer on the Terrace

THURS., JUNE 22 • 5–8:30 P.M. Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 5–6:30: Panel—How Does New Knowledge Shape Our Shared Ohio History? 6:30–8:30: Party on the Terrace—Bites, Beverages, Cash Bar and DJ Mazeppa Spinning Ohio Jams. Free to Ohio History Connection members with required advance registration. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory.org/annualmeeting

OHIO VILLAGE

Independence Day Celebration

SAT., JULY 1 • 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Hooray for the Red, White and Blue! Visit Ohio Village on this special day to see how Ohioans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century. Vote in our mayoral election; meet villagers in their homes; shop the Emporium; stop by the bank, pharmacy, blacksmith and undertaker; visit with skilled artisans; and try your hand at croquet, hoop rolling and more old-time games on the village green. Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory. org/independenceday

FEATURED EXHIBITS • • •

Making Ohio Home—Early Ohio Immigrant Experiences

ONGOING

Immigrants from both within and beyond the borders of the United States flocked to Ohio in the 1800s. They came in search of good farmland, better working conditions, political freedom and economic opportunities. Explore stories of seven Ohio immigrants who helped grow Ohio’s population from 45,365 in 1800 to more than 4.1 million in 1900.

Ohio History Center & Ohio Village Hours

Museum

WEDS.–SUN. 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

CLOSED MON.–TUES.

Ohio Village

THROUGH MAY 14:

SAT.–SUN. 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

Juneteenth

Jubilee Day Festival

Storybook Village

Indigenous Wonders of Our World—The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

ONGOING

Indigenous Wonders of Our World offers a look at eight 2,000-year-old Hopewell earthworks in Ohio: Fort Ancient, near Oregonia and Lebanon; Newark’s Great Circle and Octagon; and Hopewell Mound Group, Mound City, Hopeton Earthworks, Seip Earthworks and High Bank Works, all near Chillicothe. Unique in the world, they’re the focus of a nomination now underway proposing that they be named World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The exhibit examines mathematical similarities among them, their enormous scale and their alignments to the solstices and/or the 18.6-year lunar cycle. An immersive component allows you to experience the astronomical alignments.

Ohio—Champion of Sports

ONGOING

Ohio—Champion of Sports features more than 70 stories and 35 oral histories covering more than 25 sports ranging from baseball, football and basketball to roller derby, skateboarding and e-gaming. The exhibit showcases the Ohio athletes, coaches, owners and fans at the center of the action and explores sports through the themes of Character, Adversity, Innovation, Identity, Tradition and Victory—values that relate to the human condition—to connect a broad audience to Ohio’s national sports history. You can test your basketball skills at the Wall of Hoops, record a “victory dance” to share with family and friends and record your own “One Minute Legends” sports story.

1950s—Building the American Dream

ONGOING

Peek in the closets and snoop in the drawers of a real, fully furnished Lustron steel house made right here in Ohio. From the contents of the cupboards to the news on TV and the toys in the yard, this hands-on exhibit is a fascinating journey back in time.

World War I Display

ONGOING

See equipment, weapons, uniforms and memorabilia of World War I.

MAY 21 THROUGH OCT. 29:

WEDS.–SUN. 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

CLOSED MON.–TUES.

Third Floor Research Room

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ohiohistory.org/learn/archives-library

WEDS. 12:30–3 P.M.

THURS. & FRI. 10 A.M.–3 P.M. CLOSED SAT.–TUES.

Some of our Plus members have no children or grandchildren, but love using their Plus benefits to bring friends or relatives along on visits!

Serving

Snacks &

Through May 14

Open