[ April 21, 2011 to April 30, 2011. May 1, 2011 to May 31, 2011. June 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011. July 1, 2011 to July 31, 2011. August 1, 2011 to August 31, 2011. September 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011. October 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011. ] Visit the Wolcott House Museum for a special exhibit.   ”Hearts and Hands on the Homefront,” opening April 21 at the Wolcott Museum Complex, marks the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.

The exhibit provides a rare glimpse into 1861-1865 northwest Ohio, telling its story through the photographs and letters of northwest Ohio soldiers and families. Hearts [...]

[ September 10, 2011; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join the Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society for a  Civil War encampment and guided tours of graves of pioneers and civil war soldiers. Re-enactors stationed at gravesites will speak on their life and history. Food, bake sale and gift tent will also be  available.

Details: Ticket’s on site for $2. Children under 12 Free.

Sponsor:  Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society

Location:  North  Oregon Cemetery, Otter Creek Rd., [...]

The Ohio Civil War 150 Advisory Committee met on Friday July 15, 2011. The committee welcomed four new members: Susan Fryer, Carol Lasser, Fredric Lynch, and Kim Robinson.
The Civil War 150 Advisory Committee includes 18 men and women with diverse backgrounds, who have a deep interest in the state’s Civil War heritage. Established by Gov. [...]

[ August 27, 2011; 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. August 28, 2011; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The white smoke of black powder will roll through the valley of the Stillwater August 27th and 28th, 2010 as the North-South Skirmish Association brings the competitive sport of Civil War skirmishing to the newest shooting range in west-central Ohio. The public is invited to get a taste of this unique pastime.

Although it is done [...]

[ September 29, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] If you love American acoustic music, don’t miss Jay Ungar & Molly Mason. These extraordinary musicians won international acclaim after Ken Burns’ The Civil War hit the airwaves. Their performance of Jay’s haunting composition Ashokan Farewell – the musical hallmark of the PBS series – left a lasting impression on everyone who tuned in. The [...]