[ October 16, 2009 to February 14, 2010. ] The Akron Art Museum is presenting selections from Jacob Lawrence’s celebrated screen prints in “The Legend of John Brown” until February 14, 2010.

Location: Akron Art Museum, One South High, Akron, OH 44308

This fall marks the 150th anniversaries of John Brown’s anti-slavery raid on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, and his December 2, 1859 execution. To commemorate this [...]

[ September 28, 2009; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. October 12, 2009; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. November 9, 2009; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The Lincoln Society of Dayton and Dayton History Present a Series of Conversations About Abraham Lincoln

September 2009-May 2010

This exploration of various aspects of the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln begins September 28 with a planning meeting and distribution of free reading materials from the Library of America. There will be two opportunities to meet: [...]

[ December 5, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. December 6, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Winesburg Weekend Holiday Open House at the General James B. McPherson Home, c 1833. Tour the boyhood home of this Civil War General located across the highway from the monument that stands at his grave site. Costumed Guides, Refreshments, Entertainment. Home open at other times by appointment. Call 419-547-7946 to schedule a private tour.

Location:

Corner of [...]

[ December 4, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 5, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 12, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus is performing two commissioned pieces at our annual holiday show, Joy! One of these original works, “Christmas By the Hearth,” is based on actual letters written during the American Civil War during the holidays by those who were involved in the conflict. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, the piece ends hopeful [...]

[ June 13, 2010; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The Hilltop Historical Society welcomes the public to the 115th Annual Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery Memorial Service. The Color Guards from the 5th Kentucky Infantry and Sons of Union Veterans will be attending.

Located at 2900 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43204

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