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 […]
The Great Depression Lecture Series: “Land of Our Own? Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers in the Great Depression”
A core tenet of the New Deal was to improve the economic standing of the nation’s farmers who had suffered from depressed commodity prices since the 1920s. Yet, the implementation of these programs was often skewed solely toward landowners. For the millions of non-landowning farmers, sharecroppers, tenant farmers, and farmworkers, there existed little to no […]
America250 Lecture Series: Sports in the Shadow of World War II
Fields of Conflict: Sports in the Shadow of World War II Together we will examine how World War II fundamentally reshaped athletics, as major sporting events were suspended, athletes were drafted into military service, and leagues were forced to adapt to survive. We’ll explore the cancellation of global competitions such as the 1940 and 1944 […]
The Great Depression Lecture Series – “A Ray of Hope: Sports & American Culture in the 1930s”
This is the ninth installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District-led event, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.
AMERICA250-OHIO – A Chicken in Every Pot? Food and Culinary Culture in the Great Depression
Food was important to the Americans living through the Great Depression. For many, it was more expensive and more elusive than it once was. For most, however, the economic conditions thrust upon them radically altered traditional ingredients and recipes. In this tenth installment of the Great Depression Lecture Series, we will explore the changing nature […]
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 […]
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.