Ohio History Connection

Check out this free event happening at the Ohio History Connection's Adena Mansion & Gardens next weekend!

A very exciting, FREE event for America 250 - Ross County, OH is coming up in two weeks at Adena Mansion & Gardens! Mark your calendars. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!

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 exhibits, children’s games, cooking demonstrations, and the role of women of the era. Don’t miss George Washington, Ben Franklin, a flag retirement ceremony, beer making and other engaging activities that bring early American history vividly to life.

🔍It's Museum Mystery Monday!🔎
Can you identify this item from our collection? Get your detective hats on and take your best guess in the comments below! The truth will be revealed next Monday, along with the name of our savvy sleuth who cracked the case first! Will you be the winner?

On this day in 1890, the Cleveland Arcade officially opened! One of the first indoor shopping centers in the U.S., it was modeled after Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and features five balconies and two 10-story towers.

Today, it's home to shops, restaurants and the Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade. The Arcade was added to the National Register of Historic Places - NPS - Archived in 1975.

A prize for "Second Best Cow" sparks a dive into the 1859 Ohio State Fair and a search for the elusive "Best Cow." Learn more in the latest blog post in our 'From the Collections' series: https://ow.ly/opRJ50Z3kf2

📣Site Announcement: Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries and Nature Preserve

Flint Ridge Museum Closure:
Due to necessary interior repairs, the museum at Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve will be closed for this season. However, the grounds and trail system will remain open to visitors during daylight hours.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

📣Site Announcement: Fort Meigs: Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield will be closed for the remainder of May 27, and should open for regularly scheduled hours tomorrow. Please visit fortmeigs.org for the most up-to-date information.

Membership has its perks! Celebrate summer at Midsummer at the Center, our members-only annual meeting event on June 18. Join fellow supporters of Ohio History Connection for an evening of food, drinks, fun and special selections from our moving images collection.

Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and attend this special event. Plus, an Ohio History Connection membership gets you so much more: road trips, family memories and affordable adventures all year long!

Become a member today and celebrate with us on June 18! Learn more at ohiohistory.org/join

Looking for something unique to do this weekend in central Ohio? Check out this event at the Newark Earthworks!

Did you know plants like staghorn sumac and purple coneflower are packed with vitamin C?
Join us May 30 at noon, at the Newark Earthworks' Octagon Earthworks for Nature’s Bounty: Teas & Traditions. This guided hike explores how plants have been used for generations, with a focus on Native American knowledge and traditions. You’ll also sample teas made from the plants discussed.

Octagon Earthworks | 125 N. 33rd St., Newark
$15 | Free for Ohio History Connection members
Payment is due the day of the program
Pre-registration required: https://ow.ly/3kGg50YYkqO
Interpretive program only, no medical advice provided.

This summer, adventure doesn’t have to mean a big travel budget.

With gas prices on the rise, an Ohio History Connection membership is an affordable way to explore close to home, make family memories and discover incredible stories across Ohio. From historic homes and museums to earthworks and nature preserves, your next family outing could be just down the road.

Membership includes free admission to more than 50 historic sites and museums, discounts on programs and events, and opportunities to experience Ohio in new ways all year long.

Pack some snacks, hit the road and make memories together—without going far from home. Learn more at ohiohistory.org/join