Englewood Dam Tour
Tour Englewood Dam, the largest of the five earthen flood-control dams built by the Miami Conservancy District following the Great Flood of 1913. See the engineering up close, meet the team that maintains it, and discover how this century-old system protects Southwest Ohio — part of the region’s story as America marks its 250th anniversary.
Huffman Dam Tour
Join the Miami Conservancy District for a rare open-house tour of Huffman Dam, one of five earthen dams built after the catastrophic 1913 flood. Explore the dam, meet MCD engineers, and learn how this century-old flood protection system continues to keep Southwest Ohio safe today — a fitting way to mark America’s 250th anniversary and […]
America 250 Ohio, Homestead American Picnic
Enjoy the beautiful Homestead grounds and bring your picnic lunch or purchase food. Come see men dressed as Revolutionary Patriots, go back in time and experience colonial life in our 1804 home with tours led by colonial-dressed ladies, and visit the 1860’s museum of the Civil War Hospital and the Sisters of Charity who served. […]
Ohio Writing Project: Writing Kettering Independence Writing Workshop with Special Commemorative Letterpress Printing
The Ohio Writing Project will be leading a special writing experience celebrating the places, memories, and stories that make Kettering unique. Led by Beth Rimer, Co-Director of Miami University’s Ohio Writing Project, and local K-12 teachers, participants will begin with the prompt, “Kettering is…” As a group, participants will travel through the adjoining Indian Riffle […]
Tree Tour of Spiegel Grove
Walk the arboretum, and learn about the different trees with some colonial history sprinkled in for America’s 250th birthday. The tour enhances the experience of walking at Spiegel Grove, an official arboretum and estate of the president and his wife, First Lady Lucy Hayes. Building & Grounds Superintendent John Havens, who leads the tree tours, […]
Gates and Trees Tour of Spiegel Grove
Visit the White House gates at the entrances to Spiegel Grove, and learn some of the stories about them with some colonial history sprinkled in for America’s 250th birthday. The tour enhances the experience of walking at Spiegel Grove, an official arboretum and estate of the president and his wife, First Lady Lucy Hayes. Building […]
Trees Named in Honor of People Tour
Learn the stories of the people who visited Spiegel Grove and had trees named in their honor, and learn about the trees themselves with some colonial history sprinkled in for America’s 250th birthday. The tour enhances the experience of walking at Spiegel Grove, an official arboretum and estate of the president and his wife, First […]
Music And Arts Festival Riverside Cemetery
Free musical events and arts vendors. Historic tours.
Picnic in the Pasture
It is National Picnic Month! Gather together at Carter Historic Farm for a pack-your-own picnic, a brief tour of the farm, and summer yard games. Please bring your own lunch and picnic blanket.
Flair on the Square
Flair on the Square is a fine arts festival that features food, a juried art fair, live music, dance performances, a fresh market and more! Kids can enjoy free make & take projects, attendees can watch artist demonstrations, and everyone is invited to share their own artistic talent by participating in a special paint by […]