America 250 in the Planetarium – From Rivalry to Cooperation: The Story of American and Russian Space Exploration
Celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through topics in astronomy, history, art, music, and more in this special nine-part series in the BGSU Planetarium. The America 250 in the Planetarium series of programs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 p.m. July 13 – 31. All America 250 in the Planetarium […]
America 250 in the Planetarium – Navigating with the Stars in the Vast, Early Americas
Celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through topics in astronomy, history, art, music, and more in this special nine-part series in the BGSU Planetarium. The America 250 in the Planetarium series of programs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 P.M. July 13 – 31. All America 250 in the Planetarium […]
America 250 in the Planetarium – Revere’s Moon
Celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through topics in astronomy, history, art, music, and more in this special nine-part series in the BGSU Planetarium. The America 250 in the Planetarium series of programs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 p.m. July 13 – 31. All America 250 in the Planetarium […]
America 250 in the Planetarium – Glass Astronomers: Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler in American Opera
Celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through topics in astronomy, history, art, music, and more in this special nine-part series in the BGSU Planetarium. The America 250 in the Planetarium series of programs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 P.M. July 13 – 31. All America 250 in the Planetarium […]
America 250 in the Planetarium – The Universe as Model: Alexander Calder’s Mobile Sculptures in American Art History
Celebrate American discovery, innovation, and values through topics in astronomy, history, art, music, and more in this special nine-part series in the BGSU Planetarium. The America 250 in the Planetarium series of programs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 P.M. July 13 – 31. All America 250 in the Planetarium […]
Presidents of Our Past: Public History Talk
We’re celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with an exciting opportunity- a free and public history talk by enthralling Golden Lamb historian John Zimkus. Bringing to life the stories of the 12 US Presidents who’ve walked the halls of the Golden Lamb- “Presidents of our Past” showcases the Golden Lamb’s place in our 250-year history as a […]
Ohio Writing Project: Writing Kettering Independence Writing Workshop with Special Commemorative Letterpress Printing
The Ohio Writing Project will be leading a special writing experience celebrating the places, memories, and stories that make Kettering unique. Led by Beth Rimer, Co-Director of Miami University’s Ohio Writing Project, and local K-12 teachers, participants will begin with the prompt, “Kettering is…” As a group, participants will travel through the adjoining Indian Riffle […]
Cleveland’s Contribution to the American Story: A Journey Through History, Innovation, and Community
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Cleveland celebrates 230 years of history, this engaging workshop explores Cleveland’s unique contributions to the American story. Participants will examine how the city’s industrial innovation, immigration and migration patterns, civil rights activism, arts and culture, sports achievements, and community leadership have shaped […]
An Evening With Mr. Madison
The fourth president of the United States, James Madison, is portrayed by Kyle Jenks. Mr. Madison is often called the Father of the Constitution, and was also instrumental in drafting the Bill of Rights. Prior to becoming President, James Madison was the Secretary of State for his friend Thomas Jefferson. In that capacity, he supervised […]
Gates and Trees Tour of Spiegel Grove
Visit the White House gates at the entrances to Spiegel Grove, and learn some of the stories about them with some colonial history sprinkled in for America’s 250th birthday. The tour enhances the experience of walking at Spiegel Grove, an official arboretum and estate of the president and his wife, First Lady Lucy Hayes. Building […]