Ohio Women’s Monument Unveiling
Ohio Women’s Monument Unveiling Ohio Theatre | Columbus, OH Wednesday, October 14 • 9:30 AM – 11 AM Join us for this historic occasion in Columbus! Attend the free ticketed program at the Ohio Theatre (9:30 a.m.) followed by the public ribbon cutting and unveiling of the Ohio Women’s Monument on the South Plaza of […]
Medina Fall Festival
Kick off the autumn season with pumpkin painting, a hay maze, music, line dancing, a chili cook-off, and a costumed puppy parade.
Hooked on Fishing presented by the Light Foundation
We believe that fishing is a great way for families to spend time together outdoors, and our events give hundreds of young people each summer a chance to experience the thrill of the sport — some for their very first time. At each event, we provide information on fish and aquatic life, rules and regulations […]
OHlO HlSTORY CELEBRATlON
We will plant a dogwood tree at 9:30. At 10:00, Speaker John Barnett speaks about “The Forgotten Union General”, Benjamin F. Potts. At 10:30, Eddie Murphy portrays Sojourner Truth. At 11:30, Dr. Mandel Haas speaks on the Revolutionary War, then answers questions. At 12:15, the Mayor and Village Administrator say a few words. At 12:30, […]
SMOKE & FIRE FESTIVAL
A sizzling and groovy experience at the Smoke and Fire Festival. This event combines the mouthwatering flavors of barbecue with the infectious rhythms of live music. Local teams showcase amazing BBQ flavors as they compete for the Bexley BBQ Championship belt, and this year, Blue Spectrum will offer a tantalizing backdrop of Blues, Rock, R&B, […]
Lauretta Schimmoler Museum: Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast
Lauretta Schimmoler was the first woman to establish and manage an airport in the United States. She served in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII. She was also the founder of the Nurse Aerial Corps of America, the precursor to medevac (flight nursing). Pancake Breakfast: 8:00am-Noon ($10 per person for adults; Children 8 and under […]
David Adams Underground Railroad Marker Induction Ceremony
Join the Adams family and community partners in Findlay for a special ceremony recognizing the induction of the David Adams Ohio Historical Marker into the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. The marker, “The Underground Railroad in Hancock County,” honors David Adams and recognizes the Adams family’s history and multi-county, multi-generational involvement […]
28th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival
Connect with Ohio’s vibrant natural history and indigenous agriculture at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival! This premier, family-friendly event honors the pawpaw (Asimina triloba), North America’s largest edible native fruit, which has grown wildly in the Ohio River Valley for centuries. Held at the beautiful Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville, this three-day gathering brings together […]
Ohio Grows: Exploring Ohio Wine
🍷 Ohio Grows: Exploring Ohio Wine 🍇 What makes Ohio wine distinctly Ohio? 🌿 As Wyandotte celebrates 50 years of winemaking in Columbus, join us for a special afternoon exploring the past and present of Ohio wine with Jeff Lohr of House Wine in Worthington. A longtime wine professional with a special interest in Ohio […]
Rooted in History: Discovering Cleveland Heights’ Heritage Trees
The city’s oldest trees survive from the native forest of the late 1700s. They are living monuments to our natural past. Roy Larick will present the history of the Moses Cleaveland Tree program (1946-1986) and introduce a new countywide Heritage Tree initiative. Cleveland Heights can now nominate a new set of favorite ancient trees. Learn […]