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December 1, 2008
Conversation with Civil Rights Leader Robert S. Graetz
Ohio Historical Center - I-71 and 17th Avenue, COLUMBUS
6 p.m.
At the beginning of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement in 1955, Robert S. Graetz was the white pastor of a black congregation in Montgomery, Ala. He also was instrumental in organizing the historic bus boycott sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. In celebration of Rosa Parks Day, the Rev. Graetz will speak at the about his experiences with event moderator and Ohio House of Representatives Minority Leader Joyce Beatty. Admission: FREE. For more information, call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124. |
December 2, 2008
Hanby Christmas Open House
Hanby House, WESTERVILLE
7-9 p.m.
Come enjoy period Christmas decorations, refreshments, music and tours of composer Benjamin Hanby's house. Hanby wrote and arranged the song "Santa Clause," which we know today as "Up on the Housetop." Admission: $2/adult, $0.75/children ages 6-12, FREE OHS members and Hanby House Club members. For more information, call 614.891.6289. |
December 4, 11 and 18, 2008
Echoes in Time Theatre presents "'Twas the Night Before Christmas: An Evening with Clement Clarke Moore"
Ohio Historical Center - I-71 and 17th Avenue, COLUMBUS
7 and 8 p.m.
Clement Clarke Moore, a 19th-century poet from New York, talks about his life, family, writing, and the poem for which he is so well known. Echoes in Time Theatre presents 30-minute, solo performances exploring characters from America's past. Show times are at 7 and 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.ohiohistory.org/calendar or call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124. Admission to the Ohio Historical Center is $8/adult, $7/senior, $4/child (ages 6-12) and FREE for OHS members and children 5 years old and under. Parking is $4 and FREE for members. |
Dec. 4-6
Christmas Dinners at Spiegel Grove
Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT
6:30-10:30 p.m.
An elegant Victorian evening in the home of a U.S. President, featuring carriage ride, entertainment, six-course Victorian feast (based on State Dinners served during the Hayes administration - 1877-1881), and much more. Advance reservation and payment required. Admission: $250/person ($175 tax deductible). 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 |
December 6, 2008
Holiday Craft Workshop
Ohio Historical Center - I-71 and 17th Avenue, COLUMBUS
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Give your loved ones something extra special this year—a gift made by you! Create your choice of five beautiful crafts of the 19th and 20th centuries in one fun day: beeswax ornaments, pomanders, beaded snowflakes, elaborate cut-out snowflakes, paper Moravian stars and mini-gingerbread houses. For ages 14 and above. Fee: $30 nonmembers, $20 Ohio Historical Society members, $12 for box lunch (optional). For reservations, please call 614.297.2266/800.686.1541. For more information, call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124. |
December 6 and 12, 2008
Mid-Winter Celebrations on the Frontier
Campus Martius, MARIETTA
5-8 p.m.
Campus Martius invites children ages 6-12 to learn what the pioneers actually did (and didn't do) during the holidays. Learn the origins of holiday traditions such as the Christmas tree, Christmas cards and everyone's favorite - Christmas presents! Make gifts for someone special and take a candlelight tour of the Putnam House, Marietta's oldest building. The event includes snacks, crafts and museum tours. Admission: $12/child, $8/child member of OHS or Friends of the Museum. To make reservations by Nov. 21, call 740.373.3750 or e-mail ghoff@ohiohistory.org. |
December 6, 2008
The Pleasure of the Cup: Drinks of the 19th Century
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
7-9:30 p.m.
Sample several quirky and "tasteful" concoctions and learn the lore of some 19th-century beverages at select Ohio Village buildings. Complete your rounds at the American House Hotel for refreshments and conviviality with humor and tavern songs. Must be 21 years of age. Admission: $25/OHS member, $30/nonmembers, $4/parking fee for nonmembers. Reservations required. Please call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541. |
December 6, 2008
A Dickens of a Murder Mystery on the Farm
Piqua Historical Area, PIQUA
SOLD OUT
This event has SOLD OUT - This very special holiday event begins with dinner in John Johnston's dining room featuring a seasonal menu from the Johnston era. From there, guests will visit each room of the Johnston home decorated for the holidays. In each room characters will share clues with the guests needed to solve a murder. The evening concludes with dessert by the fireplace in the winter kitchen where the murderer will be revealed. This is a RESERVATION ONLY event |
December 6-7, 2008
Zoar Community Association Christmas in Zoar
Zoar Village, ZOAR
Saturday, 10-6, Sunday 10-5
Christmas comes alive in this annual event of the Zoar Community Association. Carolers, crafters and cooks bring back memories of Christmases of the 1850s village decorated for the holidays. This event is a good place to start Christmas shopping and enjoy the culinary treats of the season. For information, call 330.874.3011 or 800.874.4336. Admission: $6/adult, $4/child, $5.40/adult OHS member, $3.20/child OHS member. |
December 6-7, 2008
Hanby Christmas Open House
Hanby House, WESTERVILLE
1-4:30 p.m.
Come enjoy period Christmas decorations, refreshments, music and tours of composer Benjamin Hanby's house. Hanby wrote and arranged the song "Santa Clause," which we know today as "Up on the Housetop." Admission: $2/adult, $0.75/children ages 6-12, FREE OHS members and Hanby House Club members. For more information, call 614.891.6289. |
December 7-8, 2008
Candlelight Tour of Homes
Cooke House, SANDUSKY
6-9 p.m.
Five private homes, an historic church and two house museums will be decorated and open for a public tour. At the Follett House Museum and Cooke House you'll enjoy holiday music performed on a Steinway piano. A trolley will run the nights of the tour. Admission: $10/person. For information, call 419.627.0640 or 419.433.0960. |
December 12-13, 19-20, 2008
Dickens of a Christmas
6-9 p.m.
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
Step into the world of Charles Dickens as Ohio Village revisits the Victorian Christmas made famous in his stories. From plum pudding to that pretty little German toy, the Christmas tree, Dickens created a festive and enduring vision of Christmas. Join us in the village as the spirit of Dickens comes to life through interactions with characters from his writings, cooking demonstrations, hands-on crafts, decorations, caroling, readings by candlelight, street vendors, and many more Victorian holiday traditions. Refreshments are available for purchase. Admission: $10/adult OHS member, $7/child OHS member, $12/adult nonmember, $9/child nonmember, $4/parking fee for nonmembers. 614.297.2300 or 800.686.6124 |
Dec. 13-14
Dillon House Christmas Teas
Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT
1-3 p.m.
Spend a leisurely pre-holiday afternoon with friends or family while enjoying the pleasures of a 19th-century formal tea with a decidedly holiday-theme. Costumed wait staff serve holiday-themed goodies, while guests enjoy the original interiors of one of Fremont's finest historic homes. Seasonal entertainment also included. Admission: $25/adult, $14/child. Advance reservations required. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 |
December 14, 2008
Fort Meigs Holiday Open House
Fort Meigs, PERRYSBURG
Noon-4 p.m.
Join us in the Museum and Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, hot cider and cookies and hands-on activities. Try your hand at period dancing. No partner or experience is necessary. Shop our museum store for holiday gifts. New this year is tin-smithing demonstrations. For more information, call 419.874.4121 or 800.283.8916. Admission: $4/adult, $3/child, FREE/OHS members. |
December 17-18, 2008
Dickens of a Mystery
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
7-9 p.m.
Did you ever wonder what happened to Scrooge after his Christmas morning reformation? You are in for a grand surprise in this production of "Dickens of a Mystery." Partake in a holiday dinner buffet, witness a series of events and then help solve the mystery. For more information, call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124 or go online at www.ohiohistory.org/calendar. Admission: $57 adult, $47 OHS members. Parking is $4 for nonmembers. |
December 19-20, 2008
Dickens of a Dinner
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
6-7:30 p.m.
You are invited to experience an evening from the world of Charles Dickens. At the American House Hotel, you will meet the author, feast on a sumptuous dinner and listen to the Ohio Village Singers perform popular period carols. After dinner, take time to enjoy the holiday festivities featured in Ohio Village's special holiday event, Dickens of a Christmas. For reservations call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541. Admission: $47/members, $57/nonmembers, $4/parking fee for nonmembers. |
Dec. 20
Christmas is for Kids Tea
Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT
1-3 p.m.
A special pre-Christmas treat for youngsters who have been very, very good: the historic Dillon House takes on the look of a holiday wonderland for an afternoon tea for children and their adult companions. Costumed wait staff will serve holiday-themed goodies, while young and old enjoy the original interiors of one of Fremont's finest historic homes. Seasonal entertainment also included. Admission: $25/adult, $14/child. Reservations required. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 |
December 21, 2008
Dickens of a Christmas
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
Noon-5 p.m.
Step into the world of Charles Dickens as Ohio Village revisits the Victorian Christmas made famous in his stories. From plum pudding to that pretty little German toy, the Christmas tree, Dickens created a festive and enduring vision of Christmas. Join us in the village as the spirit of Dickens comes to life through interactions with characters from his writings, cooking demonstrations, hands-on crafts, decorations, caroling, readings by candlelight, street vendors, and many more Victorian holiday traditions. Refreshments are available for purchase. Admission: $9/adult OHS member, $6/student OHS member, $11/adult nonmember, $8/student nonmember, $4/parking fee for nonmembers. 614.297.2300 or 800.686.6124 |
December 21, 2008
Christmas Brunch at Ohio Village
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
SOLD OUT
Both instances for this event have sold out - Holiday revelers are invited to partake in a Sunday afternoon of food and merriment at Ohio Village. Start your experience at the American House Hotel with a splendid selection of brunch menu items. While dining you will be paid a visit by the esteemed author Charles Dickens and be entertained by the Ohio Village Singers as they perform traditional carols. Continue your afternoon of fun by joining in the holiday festivities featured in Ohio Village's special holiday event, Dickens of a Christmas. Admission: $28/adult OHS member, $12.95/child member (ages 6-12), $35/adult nonmember, $15.95 child nonmember (ages 6-12), $4 parking fee nonmembers. Reservations required. Please call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541. |
December 21, 2008
Light Up the Serpent for the Winter Solstice
Serpent Mound, PEEBLES
4-6 p.m.
Hundreds of luminaries will surround the serpent effigy as you take a casual stroll and reflect upon the history and importance of this world-renowned earthwork. You may sponsor a luminary with proceeds going toward the site's public programming endeavors. For more information, or if you would like to sponsor a luminary, call 937.587.2796 or 800.752.2757. Admission: $7/car. |
Dec. 26-31
Sleigh/Carriage Rides through Spiegel Grove
Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT
1-4 p.m.
Take a tour through the 25-acre estate of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes using the mode of transportation he used. Weather determines if sleighs or carriages will be used. Admission: $3/rider. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 |
Dec. 27
Hayes Anniversary Celebration
Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
In honor of the Dec. 30, 1852, marriage of President Rutherford B. and Lucy Hayes, a single-price admission gains entry to Hayes Home, Hayes Museum and special exhibits and includes refreshments and special activities. Admission: $9/adult, $3/children 6-12. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 |
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