Archive for March, 2010

Dayton: Abraham Lincoln Conversation Series

By Amy Wagner, posted on March 2nd, 2010.

[ January 11, 2010; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. February 8, 2010; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. March 8, 2010; 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: [...]

Seeking Reenactors & Reenactment Groups

By Kristina, posted on January 29th, 2010.

In the past few weeks we have received many requests from organizations around the state interested in finding reenactors and reenactment units for their Civil War events. To make it easier for communities to plan their commemoration events, we’ve created a forum to help connect hosting organizations with reenactors.
If you would like to be on [...]

Mansfield: 33rd Ohio Civil War Collectors’ Show

By Kristina, posted on January 27th, 2010.

[ May 1, 2010 to May 2, 2010. ] One of the largest shows in the country! Dealers from across the country set up at this long time running show. For additional information: (419) 884-2194 or info@ohiocivilwarshow.com. Look for The Friends and Descendants of Johnson’s Island Civil War Prison Site tables for displays, information and gifts.

Location: Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, OH

Oberlin Heritage Center: The Underground Railroad & Abolitionists in Oberlin

By Kristina, posted on January 27th, 2010.

[ January 23, 2010; 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Liz Schultz, Museum Education and Tour Coordinator of the Oberlin Heritage Center, will present the illustrated program Freedom’s Friends: The Underground Railroad and Abolitionists in Oberlin.   Kendal resident Paul Arnold, an Oberlin Heritage Center Honorary Trustee, and Oberlin College Emeritus Professor of Art, will also comment on Oberlin’s Martin Luther King, Jr. monument which he [...]

Ohio Civil War 150 Advisory Committee in the News

By Kristina, posted on January 22nd, 2010.

David E. Roth (Franklin County) and Roger Micker (Jefferson County) were mentioned in the Times Leader Online. David Roth is the co-founder and publisher of Blue & Gray Magazine. Roger Micker is a high school social studies teacher at Steubenville High School, a member of the Ohio Historical Society Teacher Advisory Committee and is President [...]