Three new exhibits at the Ohio History Center in Columbus feature Civil War history
Opening July 1st is The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute From the Civil War to Iraq, a traveling exhibit that runs through December 30, 2011, plus two longer-term exhibits: Follow the Flag and Over Here, Over There.
“The new interactive exhibits feature items [...]
[ May 14, 2011; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join the Ohio Historical Society for a presentation entitled “Ohio Squirrel Hunters and Their Rifles.” See vintage firearms and hear about the Squirrel Hunters, men and boys called to protect Ohio when Confederates threatened to reach the Ohio River.
Details: This presentation is free with admission to the Ohio Historical Center.
Sponsor: Ohio Historical Society
Location: Ohio Historical [...]
[ May 28, 2011; 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Join the Ohio Historical Society for a presentation on how to digitize your personal collections. Learn about digitizing photographs and storing print and digital photos.
Details: This lecture is free with admission to the Ohio Historical Center.
Sponsor: Ohio Historical Society, Technology Corps: Ohio History Service Corps
Location: Ohio Historical Center, 1982 Velma Ave, Columbus Ohio 43211
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Although most of the American Civil War was fought outside of Ohio’s borders, more than 300,000 Ohioans were Union Army soldiers. The Buckeye State played a major role in determining the war’s outcome and the collections of the Ohio Historical Society contain thousands of items from this pivotal period in the state’s history.
Battle flags hanging [...]
[ December 3, 2011; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. December 10, 2011; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. December 17, 2011; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join the Ohio Historical Center for their weekly, Echoes in Time Theatre.
Spend an enjoyable hour with fascinating people from Ohio’s past in the intimate setting of museum theatre. These characters will connect their times to yours by sharing their life stories.
“Christmas on the Frontline” A Civil War [...]