History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert
From the signers of the Declaration of Independence to under-told stories of men and women behind the American Revolution to the downfall of Alexander Hamilton, History Roundtable will have a colonial American focus this fall. The popular series, led by retired educator Mike Gilbert, returns for its 13th season and will focus on topics highlighting […]
Keynote “America at 250 – The Nation, The Founding, and The Ohio State University” by Prof. Christopher Nichols at the OSURA: 2026 Annual Conference
Keynote address, 9:00 AM, September 23, 2026: “America at 250 – The Nation, The Founding, and The Ohio State University,” Christopher Nichols, the Wayne Woodrow Hayes Chair in National Security Studies and professor of history. In 2026, Professor Nichols serves as Faculty Chair and overall co-chair for Ohio State’s initiative for America 250, a series […]
Inside the Maestro’s Mind
Award Winning Composer Sean Beeson will take us on a journey through his musical process.
Digging Up the Past with Beth Hoffman
Join Beth for a demonstration of how to run a proper dig site and see some of her artifacts collected from archaeological digs overseas.
Archaeology on the Great Lakes: The War of 1812
Join Chris Gillcrest from the National Museum of the Great Lakes as he discusses ships found in the depths of the lakes, which were lost during the War of 1812 Maritime Campaign.
The History of Rock & Roll: The 1960s and Woodstock Era
Presented by Bowling Green State University Professor of Pop Culture, Dr. Matt Donahue, we’ll discuss the music of the Woodstock Era which is the foundation of the modern rock festival.
Author Visit with Terry Pluto
Meet author and sports writer Terry Pluto. Bring a book for him to sign or buy one at the event.
The Ohio State Parks Foundation Presents: “The Battle of Lake Erie: Its Impact on our Nation” with Douglas Brinkley
Celebrate America 250 with Douglas Brinkley at Camp Perry! Join the Ohio State Parks Foundation for a special America 250 celebration featuring renowned author and historian Douglas Brinkley. Guests will experience an engaging presentation exploring the story and significance of the historic Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s […]
America 250-Ohio: Author John Scalzi!
Please join us for an author visit with John Scalzi, a New York Times bestselling science fiction author. His novel Redshirts won the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and his acclaimed Old Man’s War series has also received multiple Hugo Award nominations. Additional works include The Android’s Dream, Agent to the Stars, and Lock […]
Descendants Day Picnic
The Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument invites the descendants of our 9,000+ honored veterans to join us in remembering their ancestors, doing rubbings of the names on the walls, sharing any known stories and research they might have passed down through the family, listen to guest speakers discuss regimental histories, and bring a picnic […]