Columbus Metropolitan Library presents a full day of FREE genealogy and history activities on Saturday, Nov. 9. Complimentary boxed lunch included! They’ll welcome keynote speaker Chief Glenna Wallace to share her journey to reconnect the citizens of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma back to their historical homelands. Attend sessions and roundtables to learn research tips and bring your genealogy research questions to get help from Main … Read More
Defining American Liberty: New Perspectives on the Fort Gower Resolves
Join the Southeast Ohio History Center for a one-day conference commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Fort Gower Resolves! On November 5, 1774, six months before the first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord, a group of Virginian officers who had served in Lord Dunmore’s Army gathered at Fort Gower, above the confluence of the … Read More
Every Night is Ladies Night (Again!): A Sneak Peek and More!
Every Night is Ladies Night (AGAIN): A Sneak Peek and More! In 1980 there were over two hundred lesbian bars in the United States. In 2023, only 25 remain. Summit Station (also known as Jack’s), located at 2210 Summit Street in Columbus was Ohio’s longest running lesbian bar, serving as the soul of the lesbian community in Central Ohio … Read More
‘Capturing Life’ Community Screening
Come visit the Downtown Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library to see a community screening of Voyageur Media Group’s latest documentary, “Capturing Life!” The screening will be on October 29th from 6-8pm. Following the film at 7pm there will be a panel discussion focusing on photography and preservation. Over the past three decades, Voyageur’s production team has conducted research at … Read More
‘Capturing Life’ Academic Screening
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
‘Capturing Life’ Film Premiere
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
Saving history through public art
By Alex Corpuz On Juneteenth this year, I made a trip to Athens, Ohio, to see the unveiling of a mural depicting the history of the founding of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Now the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, the former church is a prominent landmark for the Black community of Athens County. The mural—painted by community members and displayed … Read More
Invisible Ground Immersive Historic Markers Tour
Invisible Ground will host a full tour of all eight of their Ground Immersive Historic Markers on Saturday, August 17th. Athens-based multimedia project Invisible Ground utilizes audio, augmented reality, visual elements, and place-based storytelling to engage people in the history of their communities. The project does this through its series of Immersive Historic Markers around Athens County, a documentary public … Read More
Marion Voices: CHAMP Community Workshops
In 2024, Marion Voices is proud to be launching the Cultural Heritage Assets Mapping Project (CHAMP): a participatory, community effort to map & share our prizes cultural, arts, & heritage resources, to collectively write the blueprint for future culture-sector investments locally, & across the wider region. Join the South Marion session at Prospect Community Park on June 23rd! Marion Voices‘ … Read More
Marion Voices: CHAMP Community Workshops
In 2024, Marion Voices is proud to be launching the Cultural Heritage Assets Mapping Project (CHAMP): a participatory, community effort to map & share our prizes cultural, arts, & heritage resources, to collectively write the blueprint for future culture-sector investments locally, & across the wider region. Join the East Marion session at Terradise Nature Center on June 22nd! Marion Voices‘ … Read More