How did a song shape the Civil War? Which Ohioan was almost single-handedly responsible for the Union Army’s financial stability?
The Civil War 150th Anniversary traveling exhibit, Ohio & the Civil War, 150 Years Later is a new exhibit produced by the Ohio Historical Society in partnership with the Ohio Humanities Council, American Electric Power, and [...]

[ June 22, 2011 10:00 am to June 26, 2011 8:00 pm. ] The Civil War has been called the first modern war. However, the war’s significance goes far beyond military struggle. All are welcome to attend a five day historical exploration of the Civil War era in Lakewood at this year’s Ohio Chautauqua!

The Lakewood Historical Society is thrilled to host the Ohio Chautauqua on the Civil War [...]

[ July 12, 2011 10:30 am to July 16, 2011 9:00 pm. ] Ohio Chautauqua Returns in 2011

Ohio Chautauqua 2011:   The Civil War will be stopping in Chester, Ohio from July 12-16.

The Civil War has been called the first modern war. However, the war’s significance goes far beyond military struggle. The Civil War was the defining experience of the American nation.   No wonder our nation remains fascinated by [...]

Do you want to showcase your talents as a historical interpreter? The Ohio Humanities Council is in need of scholars who can portray Civil War historical characters for the OHIO CHAUTAUQUA 2011. In Ohio Chautauqua, audiences encounter history in its most compelling form- first-person historical portrayals.
OHIO CHAUTAUQUA is a five-day event that combines [...]

Congratulations to the Fulton County Historical Society! They have been awarded a $1,500 research grant from the Ohio Humanities Council to implement a sesquicentennial commemoration project.
The Society’s five year project, “Hell & Homefront: Civil War Through Fulton County Eyes” will contain exhibits, educational programs and a publication on the history of Fulton County from the [...]