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November 1, 2008
The World at War Miniature Gaming Day
Fort Meigs, PERRYSBURG
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come fight the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II in one room! Miniature war-gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and learn about this hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Food will be available on site. Admission price includes the miniature war gaming and the museum. All new games this year! For more information, call 419.874.4121 or 800.283.8916. Admission: $5/adult, $4/child, $1/OHS members (adult and child) |
November 1, 2008
Meet Author and Storyteller Adrienne Heard
National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center, WILBERFORCE
11 a.m.
Adrienne Heard, the author of Aunt Rosie's Grandmother's Quilt, will read from her popular book about an Underground Railroad quilt adventure. The overarching theme of her pulse-pounding narrative is quilts made by African Americans, which ties into the National Afro-American Museum's popular exhibition, Quilting African American Women's History: Our Challenges, Creativity, and Champions that is on view until Nov. 8. Admission: FREE. For more information, call 937.376.4944, ext. 113. |
November 1, 2008
Member Preview of Rockwell's America
Ohio Historical Center, COLUMBUS
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
OHS members get in free to Rockwell's America for this one-time event! Join us for a special "Saturday Evening" to remember doors open at 5:30 p.m. Experience exclusive members-only access to the exhibition, enjoy orange and root beer floats served by Steak-n-Shake, enter a raffle for a Rockwell print, mingle with the artist himself (aka Rockwell impersonator, Sam Harper) and hear the harmonic vocals of The Music Men Barbershop Quartet. For members or those interested in joining, call 800.686.1545/614.297.2332 or email membership@ohiohistory.org by October 20 to register. |
Nov. 5
Dillon House Victorian Teas
Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT
1-3 p.m.
Experience the elegance of a formal Victorian-era tea hosted in the grandeur of an 1873 historic home. Costumed wait staff see to every need, while piano music plays in the background. A featured entertainer performs tableside. Cost: $20/person. Reservations required. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 |
November 6, 13, and 20, 2008
Echoes in Time Theatre presents
"Home is Where the Heart is: Letters from the Front"
Ohio Historical Center, I-71 and 17th Avenue, COLUMBUS
During the holidays, nothing is more poignant than home and family. Listen in as our World War II soldier and his wife exchange letters carrying messages of hope, fear, love and wishes across the Atlantic during the holidays. Echoes in Time Theatre presents 30-minute, solo performances exploring characters from America's past. Show times are at 7 and 8 p.m. Admission to the Ohio Historical Center is $8/adults, $7/senior, $4/child (ages 6-12) and FREE for Ohio Historical Society members and children 5 years old and under. Parking is $4 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.ohiohistory.org or call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124. |
November 8, 2008
Kessel-ofen Cooking Class
Zoar Village, ZOAR
Noon-6 p.m.
Try your hand at making an authentic German meal. Using period Zoar recipes, the menu will be based on what would have been seasonally available in 19th-century Zoar. The finished meal will be consumed at the close of class. Class size is limited to 10 participants. Prepaid reservations are required. For information, call 330.874.3011 or 800.874.4336. Fee: $70/adult, $56/adult OHS member. |
November 8-16, 2008
Holidays at Adena
Adena Mansion & Gardens, CHILLICOTHE
CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. 740.772.1500 or 800.319.7248. |
November 15, 23, and 29, 2008
Get the Picture: Holiday Card Photography
Ohio Historical Center, COLUMBUS
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Noon-4 p.m. Sunday
Looking for a creative family holiday photo idea? Step inside a vintage holiday card from our collections for that timeless family photo. Great for sending a unique card that really stands out! $14.50/CD with 5x7 image plus admission of $8/adult, $7/senior and $4/child (ages 6-12) and free to Ohio Historical Society members and children ages 5 and under. Parking is $4 and FREE for members. For more information, call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124. |
November 15, 2008
We Gather Together: Thanksgiving in the 40s
Ohio Historical Center, COLUMBUS
Noon 5 p.m.
Will Tom Turkey be spared or the main attraction at the Thanksgiving Day feast? You get to decide his fate at our famous Turkey Trial. Taste some treats commonly served for Thanksgiving dinner, make fun crafts, and then cozy up to listen to tales from long ago. FREE with admission of $8 per adult, $7 per senior and $4 per child (ages 6-12). Ohio Historical Society members and children ages 5 and under are FREE. Parking is $4 and FREE for members. For more information, call 614.297.2300/800.686.6124. |
November 15, 2008
Various Visions Exhibit Closing Reception
Stowe House, CINCINNATI
5-8 p.m.
See the works of photographers Virginia Cox and Susan Kemp and painters Karen Feinberg and Carolyn Bjornson for the final time at the Stowe House. The display contains more than 20 paintings and photographic images of cityscapes and nature scenes. Admission: FREE. For more information, call 513.751.0651. |
November 16, 2008
In Praise of Thanksgiving Dinner Concert
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
4-7 p.m.
The custom of giving thanks for good fortune and the year's harvest is the oldest and certainly the most American of our national holiday traditions. Dating back to the Pilgrims, the Thanksgiving celebration is a day of sharing and feasting. As a prelude to your own Thanksgiving holiday, you are invited to enjoy a traditional holiday at the American House Hotel. A beautiful and inspiring concert by the Ohio Village Singers is followed by a bountiful harvest dinner. For reservations, please call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541. Admission: $47/OHS member, $57/nonmembers, $4/parking fee for nonmembers. |
November 22-23, 2008
Wreath Making Workshop
Adena Mansion & Gardens, CHILLICOTHE
Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Participants will make a holiday wreath using natural materials, many of which are grown at Adena. Workshop fee includes all materials for making one wreath. For reservations, call 740.772.1500 or 800.319.7248. Admission: $40/adult, $35/adult OHS member. |
Nov. 30, 2008 through Jan. 4, 2009
Hayes Train Special
Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. & federal holidays
A 12 x 24-foot operating model train display featuring six 19th-century-style trains. Interactive buttons let visitors control signals, gates, whistles, and more. Admission: Included in Hayes Museum admission $6/adults, $5/seniors, $2/children 6-12. . 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 |
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