Join Ohio Humanities to celebrate the publication of our third volume of Lumen magazine! This issue of Lumen, which explores the idea of being seen, is our most courageous yet. The stories evoke a range of emotions. There’s thoughtfulness and joy in the way Columbus Crew Coach Wilfried Nancy defines and approaches winning. There’s an inspiring commitment to culture from ... Read More
Calling all individuals involved with or in support of preserving and sharing Underground Railroad history! Join partners from around the state as we gather to learn about and discuss the Underground Railroad in Ohio and how to share these stories. The Ohio Statewide Underground Railroad Gathering aims to unite current and potential future Network to Freedom sites throughout Ohio, which ... Read More
Join Ingenuity Cleveland September 27-29 at IngenuityLabs for IngenuityFest 2024: Era of Ascent as they spread their wings and Take Flight in celebration of their 20th anniversary season of programming and 100,000 sq. ft. expansion of IngenuityLabs, a permanent home for creativity and innovation in Cleveland! The weekend-long festival will feature a mix of hands-on activities for all ages; multiple ... Read More
Join OLHA on October 4-5 for their Annual Meeting, organized around the theme "Truth and Consequences." Sessions will discuss a wide array of ways in which collecting, sharing, and commemorating Ohio’s local history can, and perhaps should, become more central in the operations of organizations. The full schedule will be posted on this page when it's available. Register online, or via ... Read More
Come learn about Frankenstein in film and pop culture at the Delaware Library with Linda Mizejewski!
Come visit the Cincinnati Museum Center to see the premiere of Voyageur Media Group's latest documentary, "Capturing Life!" The screening will be on October 9th from 6-7pm. Following the film at 7pm there will be a panel discussion focusing on visual heritage. Over the past three decades, Voyageur’s production team has conducted research at dozens of regional archives in search ... Read More
Inspired by this year's History Center Exhibit titled From Architecture to Beauty, The Dawes Arboretum will be hosting a four-part virtual series featuring Ohio historic landscapes and gardens, their designers, American landscape movements and historic land restorations. In addition to The Dawes Arboretum, this series will feature presentations from Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Adena Mansion & Gardens, and Kingwood ... Read More
Join the Aldus Society of Central Ohio at the Thurber Center for a speaker event with Angus Fletcher! Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative, combines neurology and literary analysis to explore the psychological effects of different narrative technologies. The Aldus Society brings literary events and programming to book lovers and educational opportunities to members. Some ... Read More
The 2024 Heritage Ohio Annual Conference is in Newark this year, from October 15 to October 17! The theme this year is "World Heritage throughout the Heartland," in recognition of the recent UNESCO World Heritage designation of various sites throughout Ohio. Chief Billy Friend, of the Wyandot Nation, will present the opening keynote address, which will focus on the recently ... Read More
Come visit Northern Kentucky University's Steely Library to see an academic screening of Voyageur Media Group's latest documentary, "Capturing Life!" The screening will be on October 17th from 5-7pm. Following the film at 7pm there will be a panel discussion focusing on photography and education. Over the past three decades, Voyageur’s production team has conducted research at dozens of regional ... Read More
Join the Firelands Archeological Research Center at the Ritter Public Library for an Ohio Humanities' Speakers' Bureau event with Brad Lepper! Lepper will talk about the fascinating archeology and history of the Serpent Mound. Serpent Mound in Adams County is one of the largest and most spectacular earthen sculptures in the world. The age of the serpent is a subject ... Read More
Come visit the Silver Lake Historical Society in Silver Lake for an Ohio Humanities’ Speakers Bureau event with Barbara Palmer! Dr. Palmer will discuss the fascinating history of Ohio women running for public office. In 1872, Victoria Woodhull, an Ohio native, was the first woman to ever run for president. In the early 20th century, Ohio was one of the ... Read More
