Native American History Canoe Paddle
The Maumee River is a primary life source to communities of the present and past. Join Wood County Parks staff with a special co-leader, community and communications specialist, and Cherokee Nation member Jessie Walton-Summers, on this paddle around the islands. We’ll share the river’s significance to Native Americans who thrived in the area for generations […]
Agricultural History Lecture Series: A Nation of Corn
In 2025, farmers in the United States harvested 17 billion bushels of corn. Yet, today, many Americans are unaware of how corn is grown and where it all goes. This installment of the Agricultural History Lecture Series answers these questions through an examination of corn production in the Midwest and beyond. In remembrance of the […]
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 […]
Curator Tour with Angela Fuller and Kareem A. Simpson | Beyond the Picturesque
Explore the exhibition Beyond the Picturesque on a tour with the Taft Museum of Art’s Assistant Curator, Angela Fuller, and Duncanson Program Manager, Kareem A. Simpson! They will guide you through dynamic paintings created by the 2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, Ayana Ross, and highlight the rich artistic legacy of the Duncanson Program’s enduring impact on contemporary […]
Fort Meigs 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 […]
John Quincy Adams-America’s Founding Son
At the Book Loft! Bob Crawford’s best-selling new book, America’s Founding Son, talk and discussion about the life and times of John Quincy Adams with OSU Woody Hayes Chair, Historian Christopher McKnight Nichols, OSU’s Faculty Chair for the America at 250 Initiative. America’s Founding Son tells the tale of Adams’s turbulent government career and his […]
Lunch and Learn: The Journey to Juneteenth
Drop in and enjoy light refreshments as we explore the local history of the upcoming Juneteenth National Independence Day in June 19.
Lunch and Learn: Famous Lorainites Through History
Celebrate the country’s 250th by recounting the rich histories of the city of Lorain’s most noteworthy figures. Bring a bag lunch; snacks and drinks are provided.