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Upcoming Events at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village

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April 21, 2024

Conestoga Fundraiser – Honoring Ancient Brilliance

Event: Conestoga Fundraiser - Honoring Ancient Brilliance Date: Sunday, April 21, 4-7 p.m. Location: Ohio History Center - 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211 In September 2023, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as the United States; 25th addition to the World Heritage list. The Earthworks are contained within eight […]

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May 1, 2024

Building Blocks: The Architecture of the Ohio History Center

Included with museum admission. This program is part of COSI’s Science Festival community programming. You’ve definitely driven past the giant brown rectangle next to I-71, but have you ever wondered how that building came to be? Barb Powers, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for Inventory and Registration will take you on a special tour of […]

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May 2, 2024

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 […]

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May 11, 2024

Pleasures of the Cup: Drinks of the Speakeasy

Travel back to the 1920s & 1930s to a world of bathtub gin, flappers and Speakeasys.

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May 25, 2024

Seeking the Sunday Pitcher- Preserving Raymond Brown’s Legacy

Ohio is the birthplace of American Baseball and many of its incredible athletes. Raymond Brown, famous Negro Leagues player, was one of those amazing athletes. Learn more about “Ray” Brown, community engagement, and the efforts of local history enthusiasts to honor his achievement in the sport. The Ray Brown Memorial Park in Alger, OH was […]

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May 25, 2024

Ohio Village Opening Day Exposition

Celebrate the beginning of a new Ohio Village season with  our Opening Day Exposition!

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June 6, 2024 - July 20, 2024

Summer in the Center

Included with museum admission during June and July, 2024. School may be out, but history is in! Explore different themes throughout the summer with story times, tours and hands-on activities. On Thursdays there will be story times ideal for children (3-6) followed by a special activity related to the month's storybook. Fridays will have museum […]

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June 20, 2024

Ohio History Connection Annual Meeting: Midsummer on the Terrace

Join us for an evening of fun and facts as we celebrate Ohio’s only World Heritage site, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. We’ll kick off the evening with news and updates for members, followed by a series of talks on World Heritage from a tribal perspective, and we’ll conclude with a sunset garden party (bites, brews […]

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July 6, 2024

Independence Day Celebration

Join us as we Celebrate our nation’s independence, 1890’s style!

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July 12, 2024

American Homeboy Film Screening

Registration will be available soon, please check back here for registration. Adults 21+. Join us for a special screening of American Homeboy, a documentary that dives to pachuco and cholo culture and how it developed into a pop culture phenomenon. Check out the schedule for the event below! 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mercadito opens […]

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July 27, 2024

Ohio Village 50th Anniversary Celebration

Come celebrate Ohio Village’s official 50th Anniversary with a day of special programming! Enjoy a wonderful concert with music from American Musical Productions.

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August 17, 2024

Pleasures of the Cup: Mad for Martinis

Join in for Pleasure of the Cup Mad for Martinis. Take a step back into 1950s in this 21 and over event!

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September 15, 2024

¡Celebrando! – A Dialogue on Latinx and Hispanic Cultural Experiences

This event is free to the public; advanced ticketing purchase is available and recommended. Registration information coming soon. We’re uniting with cultural organizations from around the state to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans/Latinx Americans who have enriched our nation and society. Join us as we learn about Latine heritage from the perspectives […]

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September 28, 2024

Pleasures of the Cup: Spooky Spirits

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Pleasures of the Cup event! During this hair-raising event, you will have a chance to peek into the oddities of Ohio's history while sampling historical cocktails. Alcohol is included with admission. Advanced registration required. Must be 21 and over to attend. Cancellation Policy for Pleasures of the Cup: To receive […]

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November 9, 2024

Pleasures of the Cup: Bad Medicine

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Pleasures of the Cup event! During this event you will have a chance to peek into suspect medical history while sampling historical cocktails. Alcohol is included with admission. Advanced registration required. Must be 21 and over to attend. Cancellation Policy for Pleasures of the Cup: To receive a refund for […]

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