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AFTER UNCLE TOM’S CABIN Black Voices for Justice— Langston Hughes: The Harlem Renaissance & Beyond
WEDS., MAY 5 F ONLINE DISCUSSION 7–8 P.M. F RSVP FOR LINK Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Cincinnati Explore some of the important works in the tradition of Black Americans sharing their own stories, writing against slavery and for justice from the 19th century to today. Harriet Beecher Stowe became increasingly concerned with women’s issues after the Civil War, and we’ll examine questions of racial justice, gender justice and intersections between the two. Find suggested readings at stowehousecincy. org. Led by Xavier University Professor Emeritus John Getz, Ph.D., and coleaders. $5. Advance registration required. 800.847.6507 or stowehousecincy.org
“No Man Calls Me A Fool”— The 1857 Ohio House and the Slough-Cadwell Altercation
THURS., MAY 6 F 7–8 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 In 1857, Cincinnati Democrat John P. Slough assaulted Republican Darius Cadwell on the floor of the Ohio House of Representatives, an indiscretion that resulted in Slough’s expulsion from the legislature. Hear from Cincinnati native Richard L. Miller, author of the recent book John P. Slough: The Forgotten Civil War General (University of New Mexico Press, 2021), who uses the story of the Slough-Cadwell altercation to examine the political tensions that eventually tore the country apart in 1860. $15, Free/ Ohio History Connection member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual
PLEASURES OF THE CUP Drinks of the Speakeasy
SAT., MAY 8 F 7–8 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 21+ Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 Join us from the comfort of home as our Pleasures of the Cup series goes virtual! From 1920 to 1933, Prohibition sent alcohol from bars and taverns to secret watering holes. Travel back in time to a world of bathtub gin, flappers and speakeasies and mix some of the drinks of the time along with us. Register and you’ll receive recipes in advance plus a link to the presentation about two hours before it starts. Alcohol not provided. $15, Free/Ohio History Connection member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual
“Lifting As We Climb”—The Life & Legacy of Mary Church Terrell
THURS., MAY 13 F 7 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center, Wilberforce 4 Learn about suffragist and civil rights pioneer Mary Church Terrell (1863–1954), a graduate of Oberlin College whose 20th-century advocacy work is foundational to the Black activism movement. Terrell is profiled in the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center exhibit Queens of the Heartland and the PBS American Masters series Unladylike2020. Join Dr. Treva Lindsey of The Ohio State University’s Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Sandra Rattley, executive producer of Unladylike2020, for a lively discussion of Terrell’s life and a screening of the film about her. Free with required advance registration. 800.752.2603, InfoNAAMCC@ohiohistory.org or ohiohistory.org/naamcc
Night at the Museum
SAT., MAY 15 F 7–8:15 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus Join us from the comfort of home as our annual Night at the Museum event goes virtual! Travel throughout the Ohio History Center with security guards as they attempt to keep the peace among all of the exhibits who have come to life. Help guards solve a puzzle and determine the fate of the exhibits in this interactive and family-friendly program. $15, Free/ Ohio History Connection member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual Sponsored by Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage
African American Genealogy Workshop
SUN., MAY 16 F 4–5:30 P.M. RSVP FOR LIVESTREAM LINK Online—Attend from Anywhere!4 Hosted by Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Cincinnati 4 Join experienced genealogist and Stowe House board member Thomas Jordan for an introduction to the skill and tools needed to investigate African American family history. $7. 800.847.6507 or stowehousecincy.org
Ohio’s Homefront—World War I
THURS., MAY 20 F 7–8 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 World War I affected millions of people across the globe, and Ohioans were no exception. Millions of Ohioans on the homefront did their best to aid in the war effort, though there were also many who fought against government crackdowns on free speech and blatant persecutions of their fellow citizens. Join Ohio History Connection educators Andrew Hall and Michael Fouts to learn more about this turbulent time. $15, Free/Ohio History Connection member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory. org/virtual
Presidential History Book Club
WEDS., MAY 26 & JUNE 30 NOON–1 P.M. See page 19.
HISTORIAN-IN-TRAINING—PRE-K Inventors
FRI., MAY 28 F 10–10:30 A.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 Join our museum educators for a look at Ohio inventors and inventions. Sign up for this live online activity for ages 3–6 and a few days after the program you’ll receive a Historian-in-Training kit with related activities for your little historian to try. $10. Advance registration required by May 24. Kits arrive 7–10 days after registration ends. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual
A Century of Sliders— Celebrating White Castle’s 100th Birthday
FRI., MAY 28 F 6–7 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 Founded in Wichita in 1921, White Castle has been headquartered in Columbus since 1934 and remains a family-owned business. Join us in celebrating White Castle’s 100th birthday on National Hamburger Day. Hear from White Castle founding-family members Erin Shannon and Maryann Kelley, who’ll share the story of this fast-food industry pioneer, along with curator Lisa Wood and moderator Megan Wood, both of the Ohio History Connection. See vintage items from the Ohio History Connection’s White Castle collection, and learn how White Castle revolutionized the fast-food business. $20, $5/Ohio History Connection member, Free/Ohio History Connection premium member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory. org/virtual
Sponsored by White Castle
Genealogy Workshop Series— Where My Single Folk?
STARTS WEDS., JUNE 1 F 7 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 In this series of virtual workshops, explore how to research our unmarried, never married, divorced, widowed, adventurous relatives—think uncles, aunts, cousins, everyone outside the direct-descendant line—to create a fuller tree with deeper roots that includes everyone’s story. JUNE 1: The Search for Equity Through Genealogy. JUNE 19: Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves—Finding Women in the Family Tree. Find the full series schedule at ohiohistory.org/genealogy. June 1 workshop free to all with required advance registration. Eight-workshop series: $150, $120/Ohio History Connection member. Per workshop: $25, $20/Ohio History Connection member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/genealogy
PLEASURES OF THE CUP Drink, Eat & Be Merry
SAT., JUNE 12 F 7–8 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! • 21+4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 Join us from the comfort of home as our Pleasures of the Cup series goes virtual! Create drinks along with our mixologist as we share 1890s foodie knowledge. Learn about some easy recipes that you can make at home, odd foods the Victorians loved to eat and how they cured hangovers. Alcohol not provided. Advance registration required. You’ll receive drink recipes in advance plus a link to the presentation about two hours before it starts. $15, Free/Ohio History Connection member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual
Black Music— The Soundtrack of Humanity
SAT., JUNE 19 F 1–2:30 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 Celebrate Juneteenth with Dr. Ted McDaniel, retired OSU professor of African American music who’s a specialist in jazz history, and Dr. Mark Lomax II, critically acclaimed composer, recording artist, drummer, activist and educator. They’ll discuss Black music as a continuum, spirituals and blues as they relate to the foundation of global music, and Black music as a symbol of resistance in the 19th century and beyond. Hear Lomax perform Juneteenth-related selections from 400: An Afrikan Epic, a 12-album cycle he released in 2019 that shares the story of the Afrikan diaspora. $20, $5/Ohio History Connection member, Free/Ohio History Connection premium member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual HISTORIAN-IN-TRAINING—PRE-K Prehistoric Animals
FRI., JUNE 25 F 10–10:30 A.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 Mastodons, trilobites and Dunkleosteus, oh my! Join museum educators on a trip back in time for a look at some of the strangest creatures who ever lived in Ohio. Sign up for this live online activity for ages 3–6 and a few days after the program you’ll receive a Historian-in-Training kit with related activities for your little historian to try. $10. Advance registration required by June 21. Kits arrive 7–10 days after registration ends. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual
SEMI-COLON BOOK CLUB Calling Yankees to Florida
SAT., JUNE 26 F NOON–1 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Cincinnati 4 Harriet Beecher Stowe promoted Florida as a tourist destination in her 1873 book PalmettoLeaves. Join Stowe House volunteer Robin Gee for a discussion of Calling Yankees to Florida: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Forgotten Tourist Articles, edited by John Foster Jr. and Sarah Whitmer Foster (Florida Historical Society Press, 2019). It features more of Stowe’s vignettes of Florida life, including her meeting with Mary Richards, an African American spy for the Union during the Civil War. $5. 800.847.6507 or stowehousecincy.org
Remembering Deaf Ohio Baseball Legend William ‘Dummy’ Hoy
SAT., JUNE 26 F 7–8 P.M. Online—Attend from Anywhere! 4 Hosted by the Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 William “Dummy” Hoy, a native of Houcktown, Ohio, was the most accomplished deaf player in Major League Baseball history. Throughout his career he played on numerous professional teams, notably the Cincinnati Reds, and is one of several individuals credited with bringing hand signs to the umpire position. Join Steve Sandy, an expert on Hoy with more than 30 years of research experience, in a discussion on this influential Ohio athlete. $15, Free/Ohio History Connection member. 800.686.1541 or ohiohistory.org/virtual.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person programs may be subject to rescheduling or may move online. Before traveling to attend any program, we recommend that you first visit ohiohistory.org/sites or call 800.840.6127 to confirm hours and any special requirements.
Most programs and events at Ohio History Connection sites currently require advance registration. To register or confirm that a specific program will take place as scheduled, call the number or visit the website listed after each program. Our online calendar offers more up-todate information about programs and events at Ohio History Connection historic sites and museums. Find it at ohiohistory. org/calendar. Most Ohio History Connection historic sites and museums are managed by local partner organizations. Masks are required at all indoor locations and are highly encouraged in outdoor locations. Please practice social distancing and proper hand washing. Questions? Call 800.840.6127. NORTHEAST OHIO
CENTRAL OHIO
Quarry Trail Hike
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN MAY & JUNE F 2 & 3 P.M. Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve, near Brownsville & Newark Meet at the museum patio for a guided hike of a portion of the half-mile Quarry Trail. Experience its unique features, including pits left by the ancient American Indians who came here to quarry flint. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes. Mask required. A donation of $5/person would be appreciated. Advance registration appreciated though not required. 800.283.8707, flintridgesitemanagertim@ gmail.com or ohiohistory.org/flintridge
NORTHEAST OHIO
Maifest
SAT., MAY 8 F 11 A.M.–5 P.M. Zoar Village, Zoar 4 Beers, Brats and Bands! Celebrate the arrival of spring with a traditional German festival. Savor German food and drink including Cleveland Kraut and brats and German potato salad from Canal Tavern of Zoar, plus craft beers from Lockport Brewery and Royal Docks Brewing Co. in the Beer Garden. Enjoy German bands and choirs, games and make-and-take art projects for kids, a Western Reserve Carriage Association parade, German car show, speakers and more. Check Maifest on Facebook for the latest event information. $5, Free/Ohio History Connection member. 800.262.6195 or historiczoarvillage.com
NORTHWEST OHIO
NORTHWEST OHIO
KIDS DAYS @ HAYES Mother’s Day Tea
SAT., MAY 8 F 10–11:30 A.M. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont 4 Kids can enjoy a Victorian Tea for Mother’s Day weekend. This event is especially for fourth through sixth graders, though kids of all ages are welcome. $7/child. No cost for adults who bring children to this program. Purchase required advance tickets at rbhayes.org. 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org
SECOND SATURDAYS R 4 KIDS Around the World with Col. Webb Hayes
SAT., MAY 15, JUNE 12 & JULY 10 9:30–11:30 A.M. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont 4 Enjoy a monthly activity for kids in grades K–3 inspired by the world travels of Col. Webb Hayes, son of President Rutherford B. Hayes and first lady Lucy Webb Hayes. These events are open house-style, so kids can stop by any time between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for craft supplies and instructions, a Second Saturdays passport and information about a place Webb visited and his time there. MAY 15: Japan. Paint a cherry blossom tree on a mini canvas. JUNE 12: Ohio. Complete a scavenger hunt for summer shapes to use in making a banner. JULY 10: Cuba. Paint rocks and use clay to carve out rock designs inspired by Cuba’s ancient Taino rock carvings. Free. 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org Presidential History Book Club
WEDS., MAY 26 & JUNE 30 NOON–1 P.M. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont 4 Read books about the American presidency and enjoy lunchhour discussions at this free book club. Bring your lunch if you’d like. MAY 26: Gerald R. Ford, by Douglas Brinkley. JUNE 30: JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917–1956, by Fredrik Logevall. 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org
The Presidential History Book Club meets in person and online. For information on joining virtually, contact Dustin McLochlin at dmclochlin@rbhayes.org.
Verandah Concerts
WEDS., JUNE 9, JUNE 23 & JULY 7 6:30–8 P.M. Free Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m. F Music Starts at 7 p.m. F Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont 4 Enjoy free outdoor concerts on the lawn of the Hayes home. JUNE 9: Fostoria Community Band plays concert band music. JUNE 23: Vocal ensemble Nostalgia performs songs of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. JULY 7: Cottonwood Jam String Band plays traditional acoustic string music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. If there are
thunderstorms on concert night, the concert will be canceled. Get updates at 419.332.2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @rbhayespres. 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org Family Days at the Johnston Farm
SAT., JUNE 12 & SUN., JUNE 13 NOON–5 PM. Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, Piqua The Johnston family farm comes alive with games and activities of days past. Visit the 1829 Johnston home, take in the Historic Indian & Canal Museum and enjoy a leisurely ride on the historic Miami and Erie Canal aboard the 19th-centurystyle mule-drawn canal boat General Harrison of Piqua. $9, $4/student, Free/ Ohio History Connection member or ages 5 & under. Make this an early Father’s Day gift—each dad or grandfather will be admitted free June 12 and 13 when accompanied by his family. 800.752.2619 or johnstonfarmohio.com
See Base Ball (Yes, Two Words) Played by 19th-Century Rules!
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or 800.686.6124 Frohman Summer Series— Hands-On History
WEDS., JUNE 16, JULY 14 & AUG. 18 10 A.M.–NOON OR 2–4 P.M. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont 4 Kids ages 6 through 11 will use historic photos from the museum’s Charles E. Frohman Collection to gain firsthand knowledge in history through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives. Free with required advance registration. Space is limited. Register for one program or the three-part series. 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org GroveFest
SAT., JUNE 26 F 10 A.M.–2 P.M. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont 4 Nature vendors will have booths with crafts and games for kids, and some will have live animals. Free. 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org Independence Day Concert
SUN., JULY 4 F 2–3:30 P.M. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont 4 Celebrate Independence Day with this patriotic concert by the Toledo Symphony Concert Band, played from the verandah of the National Historic Landmark Hayes home. Bring a chair or blanket for seating on the lawn. Free. 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org
SOUTHEAST OHIO
SOUTHEAST OHIO
Insider’s Tour
SAT., MAY 22 & JUNE 12 F 1:30–3:30 P.M. Campus Martius Museum, Marietta Join historian William Reynolds for a tour of the Campus Martius Museum focusing on the lives and possessions of some of the Marietta-area settlers who figure in David McCullough’s book, The Pioneers. Step into Gen. Rufus Putnam’s 1788 home, preserved inside the museum. See what the famed Coonskin Library consisted of and learn more about librarian Ephraim Cutler. Limit 10 participants. Advance registration required. $10 + museum admission: $7, $4/student, Free/Ohio History Connection member or ages 5 & under. 800.860.0145 or mariettamuseums.org Jazzin’ Up the Museums
SAT., JUNE 12 F 6–9 P.M. 6 P.M. BOARDING F 6:30 P.M. DEPARTURE 9 P.M. RETURN Aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, Marietta 4 Proceeds benefit Marietta’s Campus Martius Museum & Ohio River Museum 4 Enjoy a delicious buffet, including prime rib and chicken Madeira, on the sternwheel riverboat Valley Gem. Dance the night away to a live band playing favorites from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Ticket includes your meal, musical entertainment and two-hour cruise on the Ohio River. Cash bar. $40/ person, $75/couple. Advance registration required by June 11. 800.860.0145 or mariettamuseums.org
Historic Our House Tavern Season Opening
SAT., MAY 29–MON., MAY 31 10 A.M.–4 P.M. Our House Tavern, Gallipolis 4 Tour a restored Federal-style tavern built in 1819 that hosted the Marquis de Lafayette when he visited French-founded Gallipolis in 1825. Summer hours June through August: Weds.–Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 800.752.2618 or ohiohistory.org/ ourhouse
Passport to Fun Summer Camp
TUES., JUNE 22–FRI., JUNE 25 9:30 A.M.–3 P.M. Ages 7–12 F Advance registration required by June 8 4 Campus Martius Museum, Marietta 4 Start your summer off right, with a week of activities at Campus Martius Museum. Each day has a different theme. There’ll be so much to do, your head will swim, and everyone gets a Passport to Fun Camp t-shirt! $100/ camper. Scholarships available. Contact Glenna Hoff at 800.860.0145 or mariettamuseums.org. Heirloom Plant Sale
SAT., MAY 1, THROUGH SUN., MAY 16 WEDS.–SAT. 9 A.M.–5 P.M. F SUN. NOON–5 P.M. F CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS Adena Mansion & Gardens, Chillicothe Shop our annual sale of plant varieties raised and passed on before the advent of industrial farming. Many go back at least as far as the time of early Ohio governor Thomas Worthington, whose mansion, Adena, dates to 1807. Shop early in the month for best selection. 800.319.7248. Find a plant list and details under “Events” at adenamansion.com.
Art with Skip Hathaway
SAT., MAY 1, JUNE 5 & JULY 3 F NOON Adena Mansion & Gardens, Chillicothe Bring the kids for a free art class for all ages with Chillicothe artist Skip Hathaway in the Education Center. Art supplies will be provided. All children must have an adult chaperone. 800.319.7248 or adenamansion.com
SOUTHWEST OHIO
Geology of Ohio Hopewell Artifacts— Minerals: Copper, Galena, Meteoric Iron, Mica, Quartz and Silver
SAT., JUNE 12 F 10:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, near Oregonia & Lebanon About 2,000 years ago, American Indians created beautiful artifacts, tools, vessels, decorations and weapons using materials like copper, mica, shark teeth, obsidian, shells, pearls, silver, galena, iron from meteorites, ivory from mastodon tusks and a wide variety of fine flints and stones. In this lecture by geologist Todd Stephenson—the first of three—learn about the geologic origins of six minerals from across North America that Hopewell artisans used to create the beautiful artifacts associated with Ohio’s Middle Woodland earthworks, including Fort Ancient. Free with required advance registration. In compliance with state guidelines, we will practice social distancing. 800.283.8904 or fortancient.org Harriet’s Birthday Party
SUN., JUNE 13 F1–4 P.M. Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Cincinnati This free annual celebration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birthday is always a vibrant community event. Free and open to the public. For more on the format of the 2021 birthday party, call 800.847.6507 or visit stowehousecincy.org. Museum Methods for Home Collections
SUN., JUNE 13 F 2–4 P.M. Adena Mansion & Gardens, Chillicothe Museums have many tools and techniques at their disposal to help preserve the artifacts in their care. You can use these techniques, too! Whether you’re a casual antique collector, keeper of your family’s heirlooms or simply a fan of history, you can use these tips and tricks to provide museum-quality care to your personal collections. Join Amanda Wachowiak of the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio History Service Corps for this informative workshop. Advance registration required. Masks are required and seating is limited to ensure social distancing. 800.319.7248 or adenamansion.com
Astronomical Calculations for Building Fort Ancient
SAT., JUNE 19 F 10:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve, near Oregonia & Lebanon Get a look at the astronomy, mathematics and engineering American Indians employed to transform a ridge along the Little Miami River in Warren County into North America’s largest hilltop enclosure, Fort Ancient. Explore some of the ways Fort Ancient could have been built about 2,000 years ago in this thoughtprovoking presentation by professional engineer and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Lynn Johnson. $7, $6 student or senior, Free/Ohio History Connection member. Advance registration required. In compliance with state guidelines, we will practice social distancing. 800.283.8904 or fortancient.org 19th-Century Independence Day Celebration
SUN., JULY 4 F 2–3 P.M. Adena Mansion & Gardens, Chillicothe Celebrate Independence Day the way Ohioans did two centuries ago. This free event at the picnic pavilion features readings from the Declaration of Independence, patriotic poems, a presentation of the flag and a 21-gun salute by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard. 800.319.7248 or adenamansion.com Rhythm of Revolution
SAT., MAY 15–SAT., AUG. 14 MAY: FRI. & SAT. 9 A.M.–4 P.M. JUNE: WEDS.–SAT. 9 A.M.–4 P.M. National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center, Wilberforce 4 See a new exhibit that maps the visual flow of cultural change in America from 1619 to the present day. Black artists and activists transformed our nation by drawing on deeply rooted African traditions, interpreting contemporary challenges and painting a way forward into a better future. Rhythm of Revolution explores just some of the names who laid down the beat of change. This exhibit concept developed by the museum was executed by a supervised class of Wright State University graduate students in Public History. Also on exhibit: African Americans Fighting for a Double Victory; Behind the Mask—Black Power in Comics; Queens of the Heartland; and What’s In Your Attic? Selections from Our Permanent Collection, including a special mini-exhibit, Playing with Identity—Selections from the Lillian M. Bartok Black Doll Collection. $6, $5/senior, $3/ages 6–17, Free/Ohio History Connection member or ages 5 & under. Masks and social distancing required. 800.752.2603 or ohiohistory. org/naamcc
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