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Ohio’s Ancient Architecture

TUES., JULY 11 • 3–4 P.M.

Online—Attend From Anywhere!

Join Bill Kennedy, site manager for Fort Ancient and Serpent Mound, for this special members-only webinar exploring the archaeological remains of Ohio’s oldest American Indian structures. He’s done extensive research in this area and has hands-on experience with constructing replicas of these ancient wooden buildings. Kennedy will share what we know from the archaeological record and what he learned through experimental archaeology about how the first inhabitants of the land we now call Ohio built and used these timber structures. Free to Ohio History Connection members with advance registration. ohiohistory.org/ ancientarchitecture

Presidential History Book Club

WEDS., JULY 26 • NOON–1 P.M. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, and Online—Attend From Anywhere! 4 Read and discuss books about the presidency at this free book club. Bring your lunch if you’d like. JULY 26: The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III, by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser. This event will take place in person and online. For online login information, contact historian Dustin McLochlin at dmclochlin@rbhayes.org 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org/events

Death of a President

WEDS., AUG. 2 • 7 P.M. Harding Presidential Sites, Marion, and Online—Attend From Anywhere! 4 This program by researcher Jon Andersen, site manager Sherry Hall and Dr. Richard Harding marks the 100-year anniversary of President Harding’s death on Aug. 2, 1923. Learn about the health challenges the president faced during his summer 1923 trip across the nation, what the last few days of his life looked like, how the doctors treated him and what Mrs. Harding did and didn’t do. We’ll also investigate several conspiracy theories to see what’s true and what’s fiction. 740.387.9630 or shall@ohiohistory.org

MEMBER VIP

Get to Know Neil Armstrong

WEDS., AUG. 9 • 3–4 P.M.

Online—Attend From Anywhere! Join Greg Brown, historian and collections coordinator at the Ohio History Connection’s Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta, for this special members-only webinar exploring Neil Armstrong’s life, from his youth in Wapakoneta to his Navy service, experimental test pilot career and achievements as an astronaut. He’ll also examine Armstrong’s life post-Apollo. Free to Ohio History Connection members with advance registration. ohiohistory.org/knowarmstrong

History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert SAT., SEPT. 9, 16, 23 & 30 & OCT. 14 & 21 • 10–11:30 A.M.

Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, and Online—Attend From Anywhere! 4 Hear local historian Mike Gilbert share fascinating stories of local and national history during this popular series, which takes place on six Saturdays in September and October. SEPT. 9: Local Physicians. SEPT. 16: Gettysburg: The First Day. SEPT. 23: Tecumseh. SEPT. 30: Kennedy Assassination. OCT. 14: Local Businesses. OCT. 21: The Reality of Dreams. Prerecorded virtual sessions will be offered for those who can’t attend in person. Each session is $5, or purchase all six for $25. Advance registration and prepayment required. To register, contact Julie Mayle, curator of manuscripts, at jmayle@rbhayes.org 800.998.7737 or rbhayes.org