American Icons: The Untold Stories of Ohio’s First Ladies Exhibit
Presented by the National First Ladies Museum, this traveling exhibit showcases the stores of Ohio’s First Ladies. The exhibit will be available for viewing during the library’s hours of operation: open 10 am to 8 pm Monday thru Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday.
Black Ohio Inventors, Innovators, and Trailblazers Exhibit
This February, a new exhibit at the Heritage Center honors the legacy of Black innovators who helped shape Ohio. The exhibit aligns with one of the state’s monthly 2026 themes, part of a yearlong celebration highlighting what makes Ohio unique as we reflect during the America 250 commemoration. Black Ohio Innovators and Trailblazers is presented […]
WartherFest 2026
We are celebrating 90 years of being a museum! Ernest “Mooney” Warther officially opened a dedicated museum building in 1936 to house his carvings and show them to visitors from around the world, and 90 years later, we are still doing just that! Come celebrate with us on June 12th and 13th as we have […]
Revolutionary War Reenactment
Come to Fort Laurens, the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort, for their annual Revolutionary War reenactment on May 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch a mock skirmish for American Independence with volunteer reenactors from the Brigade of the American Revolution. Learn about […]
Nancy Rexroth: Secret of My Power
One of the leading photographers of the late 20th century, Nancy Rexroth’s legacy rests on her groundbreaking book IOWA, a collection of photographs of rural southeast Ohio. Her unmistakable style of effusive, light-filled works was created using a Diana camera-a toy camera. This exhibition was made possible by a major gift from Rexroth herself, who […]
The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame
Charley Harper is Cincinnati’s most beloved artist. His unmistakable style, self-described as “minimal realism,” has influenced generations of artists. Through numerous book illustrations, murals, and, most famously, posters of our National Parks. The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame aims to both celebrate Charley Harper for his illustrations while positioning him alongside several […]
10 Minutes on the Dot: American Art at the Columbus Museum of Art
Join a CMA educator on the first Friday of every month at 11 AM for a focused, 10-minute conversation about a single work of art from the American collection, exploring a powerful American story each session. Signage near CMA’s Welcome Desk will direct you to that day’s featured artwork. This pop-up experience is free with […]
10 Minutes on the Dot: American Art at the Columbus Museum of Art
Join a CMA educator on the first Friday of every month at 11 am for a focused, 10-minute conversation about a single work of art from the American collection, exploring a powerful American story each session. Signage near CMA’s Welcome Desk will direct you to that day’s featured artwork. This pop-up experience is free with […]
LEIHS Presents “223 Years of Ohio History”
A self-guided tour of the LEIHS’s 6,000-square-foot History Museum, including artifacts from the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, won by Commodore Oliver H. Perry, who stationed his fleet in what is now Put-in-Bay Harbor. The Museum is proud to display the 12 AM 250-OH Banners highlighting Ohio’s contributions to America since 1803, when it […]
America 250 Family Celebration of Ross County, Featuring the Brigade of the American Revolution
Step back in time at the Adena Mansion & Gardens on June 13–14, 2026, for the America 250 Celebration with the Brigade of the American Revolution, Northwest Department. Experience the sights and sounds of the 18th century through artillery demonstrations, musket and rifle drills, soldiers’ kit presentations, and period military music. Visitors can explore hands-on […]