Author Betty Weibel – Day Trip Discoveries Along Ohio’s Literary Trail
Local author Betty Weibel shares highlights about nearby places on the Ohio Literary Trail, which pays tribute to authors, poets, illustrators, libraries, and creative influencers of the written word who have called Ohio home. Betty Weibel has had a successful career as a journalist and public relations professional. During her career she has promoted her […]
A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams
Ticket price includes a paperback copy of “A Founding Mother,” and a buffet of favorite dishes that Abigail Adam’s served to her guests along with her signature cocktail. Author Laura Kamoie will sign copies of the book after her presentation.
1976 Galion Time Capsule Opening Ceremony and Community Picnic
Public ceremony beings at 12:00pm. The unveiling of the 1976 Galion Time Capsule artifacts display will be held near the time capsule monument by the Gill Avenue entrance. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch or a grab a bite from the food vendors at the Pickle Run Festival. Bring your own blankets or […]
Talk “Signers of the Declaration of Independence”
In 1776, 56 delegates representing each of the 13 colonies signed what would become one of the most daring, revolutionary and complex documents in human history. Had the Revolutionary War been lost, the Declaration of Independence would have served as a death warrant for these men. In this program, several of these American revolutionaries will […]
Talk “Life in Colonial America”
In today’s landscape of gas stations, strip malls, fast food restaurants and all other manner of stops along the highways of America, it can be hard for to conceive that when the first white settlers who voyaged across the ocean to this continent, they met a vast wilderness populated by a multitude of Indigenous cultures […]
Printing the Declaration of Independence at CTPM
When guests arrive, they will hear a short presentation on the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Then they will print an actual copy of the Declaration of Independence on our wooden printing press for a keepsake. Plus other printing experience.
America250 Lecture Series Nazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Hearts
Join local historian Tom Sorosiak for a program about the history of Nazareth Hall. This program will explore the history of Nazareth Hall during its time when it was in operation by the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Hearts. When: July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM Cost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include […]
Independence Day 1813
July 4, 1813, was a day of festivity at Fort Meigs. Soldiers fired 18 shots from cannons in a National Salute and spent the day celebrating the founding of the nation they were defending. Join us as we recreate Independence Day 1813 with weapons demos, historic music presentations, civilian activities, and the 18 cannon shot […]
America’s Hometown Theatres- Please Remain Standing
This book speaks to the importance of hometown movie theaters as a “main street business” as part of our country’s architectural legacy. This includes downtown spaces, shared history, and the role that art institutions play in a healthy and vibrant downtown. The goal with this event is to make it a community moment that reflects […]
The Battle of Lake Erie: Its Impact on our Nation presented by Douglas Brinkley, hosted by the Ohio State Parks Foundation
Join the Ohio State Parks Foundation in a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States with Douglas Brinkley, who grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio and is a seven-time author of New York Times best-sellers and six-time author of NYT’s “Notable Books of the Year”. Dive into the fascinating story of The Battle of […]