Ohio History Connection

06/08/2026

Members, you’re invited! On June 18 we’re celebrating summer and our members at our Annual Meeting, Midsummer at the Center: Double Feature! Join us for updates on our major projects, highlights from our moving-image collection, and a reception with light bites and beverages for purchase. We’ll end the evening with a screening of “The Land of Can-Do,” a 1953 documentary of Ohio. We’ll supply the popcorn—you just bring yourself for a good time with other members and friends.

Visit https://ow.ly/LGTT50Z8fSP for more details and to register for this free event.

06/08/2026

🔍 Museum Mystery Monday Reveal! 🔎
Last week’s mystery item was an ice shaver!

Patented in 1893 by Philadelphia’s Enterprise Manufacturing Company, this cast-iron ice shaver was used to make shaved ice, or “snowball” desserts. To use it, the ice shaver was gripped by its handle and dragged across a block of ice, where razor-like teeth scraped off ice shavings and collected them in the attached cup. These ice shavings could then be scooped into a bowl and drizzled with fruit juice or syrup. Yum!

Congratulations to Jennifer Myers, this week’s winner! Send us a DM to claim your prize.

Did we stump you? A new mystery drops next Monday — stay tuned!

06/08/2026

Site Event Spotlight: Fort Laurens Museum, 11067 Fort Laurens Road Northwest, Bolivar

We invite you to join us at Fort Laurens for the re-dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot on Saturday, June 27th at 1 pm. We’ll be honoring the Revolutionary War hero who helped secure America’s freedom and tragically lost his life at Fort Laurens. Directed parking will be available off-site.

Ohio History Connection Sons of the American Revolution



Photo provided by Seth Bailey

06/06/2026

Join us for Speaking of History... Ice Age Mammals of Ohio at the Ohio History Center, June 20 at 1 p.m. Discover a world when mastodons, mammoths and even a beaver the size of a black bear called this place home. Learn about the fascinating creatures of the last Ice Age, including the dire wolf and one of the largest land carnivores of the Pleistocene.

Get up close with fossils and casts, and explore what made Ohio’s Ice Age wildlife so remarkable.

Included with museum admission (free for Ohio History Connection members), no registration required.

This program is part of Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio’s Natural Resources, June's theme during America 250-Ohio's celebration of our state's heritage.

06/06/2026

Today is the 82nd anniversary of the pivotal invasion at Normandy, widely known as D-Day.
As American, Canadian, French and British troops landed in a combined seaborne and aerial attack on the beach in northern France, they launched an all-out effort on the occupied territories of western Europe in an operation that would ultimately lead to an Allied victory.
Learn about Ohioans in the D-Day invasion here: https://bit.ly/2W2Tv5u

Image: Members of the 37th Infantry Division training during World War II, courtesy of the Ida Rupp Public Library via Ohio Memory.

06/05/2026

America 250-Ohio is celebrating the Semiquincentennial with more than 150 picnics across the state this July, including several at Ohio History Connection sites!

Find a picnic near you and join the fun at https://america250-ohio.org/picnic/

Ohio's Homecoming & Picnic program is sponsored by:
Cenovus
Worthington Enterprises
Worthington Steel
Marzetti

06/05/2026

🍦Summer plans:
1. Eat Johnson's Real Ice Cream's delicious Red, White, and Blueberry ice cream, the official flavor of America 250-Ohio
2. Support Ohio History Connection
3. Repeat

Big news! 🇺🇸🍦

We’re excited to announce our partnership with America 250-Ohio as we help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

Our Red, White & Blueberry flavor has been named An Official Flavor of America 250-Ohio, and a portion of proceeds will support the Ohio History Connection.

Stop in, grab a scoop,an America 250-Ohio guidebook and join us in celebrating Ohio’s history, communities, and future.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Campus Martius and Ohio River Museum's Executive Director, Erin Augenstein! Did you know Campus Maritus is part of the Ohio History Connection site network? Learn more at ohiohistory.org/campus-martius-museum/

The Northwest Territory Museum Society Executive Director Erin Augenstein was selected as a Fellow for the American Association of State and Local History’s 2026 History Leadership Institute Seminar, according to a release from NTMS. The event will take place from June 1-12 with in-person and virt...

06/05/2026

Check out this cool archaeological find from the U.S. Grant Boyhood Home in Georgetown, OH. Great work Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc.!

06/05/2026

Join us on June 19 from noon–4 p.m. at the Ohio History Center | 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, for our annual Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival, a vibrant afternoon honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and the enduring legacy of this historic day.

Experience powerful reenactments, live music, dance and delicious food demonstrations that showcase diverse culinary traditions. It’s a day to learn, reflect and celebrate together. Plus, admission is free for everyone!

Bring the whole family and be part of a meaningful celebration of history, resilience and joy.