& Ohio Village

FILM America in Color— Coming to America

SUNDAYS IN AUGUST EXCEPT AUG. 6

1 P.M.

From Einstein-mania to Sicilian pizza, see how immigrants changed America’s identity, culture and tastes.

SUMMER IN THE CENTER

Ohio History Center, Columbus School might be out, but the History Center is in! Stay cool with us this summer with special themed programs each month, included with Ohio History Center museum admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission.

JULY = AIR + SPACE Story Time

WEDNESDAYS IN JULY EXCEPT JULY 26

1 P.M.

Hear air- and space-themed stories in the Discovery Theatre.

Museum Tour

FRIDAYS IN JULY EXCEPT JULY 28 • 1 P.M.

See items from air-and-space history in the museum.

FILM Apollo’s Moon Shot

SUNDAYS IN JULY EXCEPT JULY 30 • 1 P.M. Learn the inside story of America’s race to the moon.

AUGUST = NEW OHIOANS Story Time

WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST EXCEPT AUG. 2

1 P.M.

Hear stories about immigration in the Discovery Theatre.

Museum Tour

FRIDAYS IN AUGUST EXCEPT AUG. 4

1 P.M.

See items that immigrants brought to Ohio.

OHIO VILLAGE Independence Day Celebration

SAT., JULY 1 • 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Hooray for the Red, White and Blue! Step back in time and get a look at how Ohioans celebrated Independence Day back in the day. Cheer a patriotic procession. Vote in village elections. (History notwithstanding, everyone may cast a ballot.) Applaud traveling performers, a flea circus and vaudeville acts. Rally in support of Votes for Women and catch our own Ohio Village Muffins in a game of base ball (yes, two words) played by 19th-century rules. Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission Advance tickets strongly recommended. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory.org/independenceday

History Mythbusting

SAT., JULY 22 • 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Visit our living 19th-century community and dig into some common misconceptions about life way back when. Uncover history myths through fun activities that reveal longtime misconceptions about Victorian fashion, medicine, etiquette and more. Take part in experiments and related activities throughout Ohio Village that debunk popular myths. Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy

Ohio History Center & Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Included with State Fair Ticket 4 See page 8.

Crime and Corruption

SAT., AUG. 19 • 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Explore the seedier side of history. Enjoy activities throughout our recreated 19th-century community designed to shine a light on Ohio’s criminal past. Learn about common day-to-day crimes that Ohioans once had to deal with, investigate a crime scene and take part in circuit court trials in the town hall. Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. Advance tickets strongly recommended. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory.org/crimeandcorruption

FILM SCREENING

A Higher Law—The OberlinWellington Rescue of 1858

SAT., AUG. 26 • 1–3 P.M.

Ohio History Center, Columbus 4 In 1858, people of two Lorain County communities, Oberlin and Wellington, banded together to rescue John Price from slave catchers. They succeeded. Discover their remarkable story in the 90-minute film A Higher Law— The Oberlin-Wellington Rescue of 1858. After, filmmakers Scott Spears and Christina Paolucci host a directors’ talk and Q&A. Portsmouth native Spears is an Emmywinning cinematographer who teaches screenwriting and film production at The Ohio State University. Paolucci, an awardwinning photojournalist and documentary filmmaker, teaches at Columbus College of Art & Design. Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory.org/1858rescue

*Museum admission is $16; $14/ages 60+ or student with ID; $10/ages 4–12. Ohio History Connection members and ages 3 & under enjoy free admission.

1890s Independence Day

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival

SAT., SEPT. 2 & SUN., SEPT. 3

9 A.M.–5 P.M.

Grounds of the Ohio History Center & Ohio Village, Columbus 4 Cheer more than two dozen teams from across the nation competing by 19th-century rules for vintage base ball’s Ohio Cup. Enjoy special activities for kids, including oldtime games and sports, and try your hand at 1860s base ball with our Ohio Village Muffins. Included with Ohio History Center & Ohio Village admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission. 800.686.6124 or ohiohistory. org/ohiocup

FEATURED EXHIBITS • • •

Making Ohio Home—Early Ohio Immigrant Experiences

ONGOING

Immigrants from within and beyond the borders of the United States flocked to Ohio in the 1800s. They came in search of good farmland, better working conditions, political freedom and economic opportunities. Explore stories of seven representative immigrants who helped grow Ohio’s population from 45,365 in 1800 to more than 4.1 million in 1900.

Indigenous Wonders of Our World—The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

ONGOING

Indigenous Wonders of Our World offers a look at eight 2,000-year-old Hopewell earthworks in Ohio: Fort Ancient, near Oregonia and Lebanon; Newark’s Great Circle and Octagon; and Hopewell Mound

Group, Mound City, Hopeton Earthworks, Seip Earthworks and High Bank Works, all near Chillicothe. Unique in the world, they’re the focus of a nomination now underway proposing that they be named World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The exhibit examines mathematical similarities among them, their enormous scale and their alignments to the solstices and the 18.6-year lunar cycle. An immersive component allows you to experience the astronomical alignments.

Ohio—Champion of Sports ONGOING

Ohio—Champion of Sports features more than 70 stories and 35 oral histories covering more than 25 sports ranging from baseball, football and basketball to roller derby, skateboarding and e-gaming. The exhibit showcases the Ohio athletes, coaches, owners and fans at the center of the action and explores sports through the themes of Character, Adversity, Innovation, Identity, Tradition and Victory—values that relate to the human condition—to connect a broad audience to Ohio’s national sports history. You can test your basketball skills at the Wall of Hoops, record a “victory dance” to share with family and friends, and record your own “One Minute Legends” sports story.

1950s—Building the American Dream ONGOING

Peek in the closets and snoop in the drawers of a real, fully furnished Lustron steel house made right here in Ohio. From the contents of the cupboards to the news on TV and the toys in the yard, this hands-on exhibit is a fascinating journey back in time.

World War I Display

ONGOING

See equipment, weapons, uniforms and memorabilia of World War I.

Ohio History Center & Ohio Village Hours

Museum

WEDS.–SUN. 10 A.M.–5 P.M. CLOSED MON.–TUES.

OPEN 10 A.M.–5 P.M. DAILY DURING

THE OHIO STATE FAIR JULY 26–AUG. 6

Ohio Village

WEDS.–SUN. 10 A.M.–5 P.M. CLOSED MON.–TUES.

OPEN 10 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY DURING

THE OHIO STATE FAIR JULY 26-AUG. 6

Third Floor Research Room

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ohiohistory.org/learn/archives-library

WEDS. 12:30–3 P.M.

THURS.–FRI. 10 A.M.–3 P.M. CLOSED SAT.–TUES.

Plaza Cafe

MON.–TUES. 9 A.M.–1 P.M.

WEDS.–FRI. 10 A.M.–2 P.M. SAT.–SUN. NOON–4P.M.