Honoring Service, Preserving History
As part of May’s America 250-Ohio themes, Ohio Creates and Ohio Serves, the Maumee Valley Historical Society invites the community to join us for a meaningful preservation project honoring those who served our country. We will gather at Riverside Cemetery to learn about Maumee’s veterans, explore proper gravestone care techniques, and participate in hands on […]
America 250-Ohio & Granville Serves: Remembering Veterans
Guided Exhibit Honoring the Journey of Granville Residents in the Civil War. Hosted by the Granville Historical Society. This Signature program is also part of the AM250-OH Granville’s Historical Adventure Pass Booklet Challenge Program, which rewards the first 250 people to attend & complete 6 of the Monthly Challenge Questions between January 2026 – December […]
America 250-Ohio & Granville Celebrates America’s Outdoors
America Goes Outdoors with a Special Program by Speaker Jeff Gill (Wandering Storyteller) at Granville’s Opera Park. After the program all are welcome to join Jeff Gill and take a walk to Sugar Loaf Park, location of the Granville 1905 celebration. Granville has a rich history of embracing parks and of tree planting as far […]
America 250-Ohio & Granville Celebrates America’s Outdoors
America Goes Outdoors with a Special Program by Speaker Jeff Gill (Wandering Storyteller) at Granville’s Opera Park. After the program all are welcome to join Jeff Gill and take a walk to Sugar Loaf Park, location of the Granville 1905 celebration. Granville has a rich history of embracing parks and of tree planting as far […]
The William V. Coombs American History Lecture with Robert J. Allison: “The American Revolution at 250 – What’s New?”
Robert J. Allison, historian and best-selling author of “The American Revolution: A Concise History,” reflects on the significance of our nation’s founding. Part of the America 250: Ohio anniversary, the lecture is being offered in partnership with Hamilton Community Foundation, Hamilton High School, and Badin High School.
Declaration 250
While July 4, 1776 marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, it was on August 2 that the majority of the 56 signers actually affixed their names to the document, risking their lives and livelihoods in defense of liberty. Declaration 250 aims to restore the historical significance of this day by organizing a ceremonial […]
Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper
Lighthouses were instrumental in advancing safe navigation along America’s waterways. Brian Ellis of Fox Tales International will recreate the daily life of a lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes in the 1800s-1900s—three performances over three days at three different locations.
Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper
Lighthouses were instrumental in advancing safe navigation along America’s waterways. Brian Ellis of Fox Tales International will recreate the daily life of a lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes in the 1800s-1900s.
Ulysses S. Grant Comes to Ottawa County
This program is the fourth and final in a President Series consisting of George Washington, John Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, and Ulysses S. Grant. Dr. Curt Fields, historian & re-enactor, will speak on Grant’s military career as well as his years as President (1869-1877). The program will be part of the Society’s annual Fall Festival/Civil […]
Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper
Lighthouses were instrumental in safe navigation along America’s waterways. Brian Ellis of Fox Tales International will recreate the daily life of a keeper on the Great Lakes in the 1800s-1900s. Note: Lakeside entrance fee required.