Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel Birthday Celebration
Join us for a full day of celebration as we honor the 116th birthday of the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, which first opened to the public on May 19, 1910. This cherished Cleveland icon is now beautifully restored and spinning once again at the Cleveland History Center. Perfect for families, history enthusiasts, artists, and […]
Freedom Celebration
The Firecracker 5K Run Walk (pre-register required $35/$15) begins at 9 am; Food Vendors/trucks and organizations onsite front 2-11; Ignite the Night live outdoor concerts start at 2:30 (first band Arctic Clam plays until 5:30; last band Not Fast Enuff plays 7:30- fireworks end); HEROhustle (celebrities in inflated dino suits from 6-7); fireworks at dusk […]
The Art of Hand Spinning, presented by Joan Webster & Kim Howard at the Seneca County Museum
This program will include spinning demonstrations by Joan Webster and Kim (Mathias) Howard.
Nature Craft at Zimmerman Nature Preserve
Join the park staff for a fun nature craft! Have an interesting nature item? Feel free to bring it along. All nature items and supplies will be provided. Just bring your creativity for a fun time. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance of the program.
Park Scrabble at Tiffin University Nature Preserve
This year, the Seneca County Park District will host a “park scrabble” game. Hike the trail, looking for letters to then place on the giant Scrabble board. How many “park” words can you create? Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance of the program. The event is free to the public.
“Visions of Ohio’s Future”
What will Ohio look like in the years ahead? Students from Ohio State University’s Applied Public History course (History 3678), taught by Professor David Staley, have been imagining exactly that. As part of the America 250-Ohio celebration, these students designed original exhibitions for a proposed “Future Ohio Museum” and now they’re ready to share their […]
Nurses Making History – Greater Dayton Edition
This is our 4th year of hosting a social/educational event for area nurses as the start of Nurses Week. In recognition of the America250 commemoration, this year’s theme is “Nurses Making History: Greater Dayton Edition.” The event highlights the long tradition of nursing’s contribution to community health and culminates with recognition of local nurses nominated […]
“Charting a New Course for Education”
What will the future of education look like? Join us Thursday, May 28, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET for the next Future Ohio 2076 Public Forum, a webinar series from the America 250-Ohio Commission in partnership with Columbus Futurists. The May forum features Katherine Prince, Vice President of Foresight and Strategy at KnowledgeWorks, for a conversation […]