July 1, 2008 2008 Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums Awards Deadline No Location Through July 1 Is there an outstanding local history project or a person who’s made a big contribution to the field of local history in your community? Now’s the time to honor them with an award! The Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums recognizes excellent projects, programs, and publications produced by Ohio’s historical organizations and those who make them happen, with awards in two categories: History Outreach Awards recognize outstanding projects, including public programs, exhibits, and media and publications, that have educational content, have contributed to promotion and understanding of local and state history, and have had an impact on the community. History Outreach Awards are presented in two categories: Excellence Awards, given to projects judged to be excellent compared with similar ones. At least one Excellence Award is given to an organization with a budget above $25,000 and one to an organization with a budget below $25,000. Commendation Awards, given to projects that have demonstrated ability in relationship to available means and standards. Individual Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to Ohio’s historical societies or history museums or to understanding and appreciation of state or local history. Nominations are due July 1, 2008. A group of reviewers from OAHSM member organizations will evaluate the nominations, and recipients will be announced by the end of August. The awards will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 4, at a luncheon at the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus. The awards have been presented annually since 1959. For a nomination form with complete details, call toll free 800.858.6878, e-mail oahsm@ohiohistory.org, or write Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums, c/o Ohio Historical Society, Local History Office, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH 43211-2497. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008 Fantastically Fun Wednesdays Ohio Historical Center, COLUMBUS 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Back by popular demand, this summer series for families and daycare groups is sure to bring old time fun into your visit. Join us in making crafts, playing games and engaging in hands-on activities having to do with Ohio's past. (Some activities may be changed due to inclement weather.) For more information or for reservations, call 614.297.2300 or 800.686.6124. If you are a summer childcare organization, please schedule your visit by calling 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541. Admission: $1/child OHS member (ages 4 and up) or $5/child nonmember (ages 4 and up) and $4/parking fee. July 2 Dillon House Victorian Teas Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT 1-3 p.m. Experience the elegance of a formal Victorian-era tea hosted in the grandeur of an 1873 historic home. Costumed wait staff see to every need, while piano music plays in the background. A featured entertainer performs tableside. Cost: $20/person. Reservations required. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Mr. Lincoln's Camera Man: An Evening With Matthew Brady Ohio Historical Center, COLUMBUS 30-minute solo performances at 7 and 8 p.m. Matthew Brady was one of the foremost early American photographers and one of the earliest war photographers. As "official photographer" for the Union Army in the Civil War, he was Mr. Lincoln's Camera Man. He accompanied the troops and recorded the war firsthand. This evening Mr. Brady will talk about and show using a Magic Lantern and glass plates, his work on the battlefield and in his studio. Mark Holbrook of Columbus portrays Matthew Brady. FREE with regular museum admission. July 4 Independence Day Concert Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT 2-3:30 p.m. Take part in a red, white and BOOM celebration at the home of the nation's first presidential center. Civil War reenactors join musicians of the Toledo Symphony Concert Band in a rousing concert of patriotic and popular tunes. Cover your ears and hold onto your chair during performance of the 1812 Overture which features cannon-fire accompaniment. Don't forget to bring your own seat for this outdoor event. Admission: Free. Sponsored by Crown Battery Manufacturing Co. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 July 4, 2008 Glorious Fourth: Independence Day Celebration Ohio Village, COLUMBUS Noon-5 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of family activities to celebrate the nation's independence, including a grand procession, patriotic speeches, a greased pole contest and a concert by the Ohio Village Singers and a community dance. Throughout the afternoon, families can enjoy period games, watch an Ohio Village Muffins base ball, play tug of war and enter a pie-eating contest. Another fun part of the day will include popular elements of Delicious Dish: The Cold Hard Facts about Ice Cream. Taste unique ice cream flavors, treat yourself to a sundae, help make homemade ice cream and learn the unique history of ice cream. Admission: $10/adult OHS member, $7/child OHS member, $12/adult nonmember, $9/child nonmember, $4/parking fee for nonmembers. 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541 July 4, 2008 Independence Celebration at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier Fort Laurens, BOLIVAR 10-11 a.m. Gather for the fourth annual Celebration at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier in the United States to observe Independence Day. For information, call 330.874.3011 or 800.874.4336. The ceremony is free of charge. July 4-6, 2008 1813 Independence Celebration Fort Meigs, PERRYSBURG Friday, noon-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. In 1813, the Fourth of July at Fort Meigs was celebrated with cannon firings, toasts, muskets and a day of leisure. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will create an encampment throughout the weekend. See musket demonstrations, watch cannon firings and try your hand at period games and activities. New hands-on activities this year including butter churning and an early form of baseball called rounders. Friday's highlight is the 18-gun salute accompanied by toasts and fife and drum music starting at 2 p.m. For more information call 419.874.4121 or 800.283.8916. Admission: $8/adult, $4/child, $1/OHS members (adult and child). July 6, 2008 Ice Cream Social At the President's House Harding Home, MARION 1-4 p.m. Bring your blanket and appetite for a relaxing afternoon of music, games and ice cream! Activities for kids of all ages, plus special entertainment by a brass quintet from the 338th Army Band. FREE ice cream sponsored by Primrose Retirement Community. Tours of the house will focus on the Harding’s style of entertaining. Admission for house tours is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Free to members of the Ohio Historical Society. $1 off admissions with a Marion's Amazing Treasure card, available at the site. Special sales in the gift shop all afternoon. Reservations required. Call the Harding Home at 740-387-9630 to make your reservation today! July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 2008 Blast from the Past Ohio Historical Center, COLUMBUS 9-5 p.m. The Ohio Historical Society announces a new summer program that provides kids with the ultimate summer adventure - a trip back in time! Blast from the Past at the Ohio Historical Center gives kids and their parents a choice among more than a dozen programs, each focusing on a different aspect of life in Ohio's past. Cooking, music, theater, sports, and Civil War reenacting are just a few of this year's offerings. Campers, or "Time Travelers," will bring their own nonperishable lunches each day and have the option to wear period-style clothing. Simple dresses with aprons and house caps for girls and shirts, kerchiefs and hats for boys will be available for purchase, or they may choose to make their own using supplied patterns. Sessions are for kids age 8 and older. The cost is $180 per week for nonmembers and $150 per week for members. Extended care options are available for an additional fee. Reservations are required and can be made starting Feb. 1, by calling 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541. July 9 Children's Teas at the Dillon House Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT 1-3 p.m. Learning need not stop when schools close for the summer. Fun is the top priority of this afternoon event that units adults and children in a historical environment. Children won’t even realize they're learning about 19th century America, presidential history, and the finer points of etiquette as they experience a Victorian-era tea. A featured entertainer performs tableside. Admission: $20/adult, $12/children. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 July 9 Verandah Concert Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT 6:45-8 p.m. The verandah of the home of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes becomes the stage for a FREE outdoor concert. It's "bring your own seat" as you select a shady spot on the lawn in front of the Hayes Home to listen to music from dulcimers to bagpipes. The event begins with a free ice cream social. Admission: Free. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 July 12-13, 2008 Revolution on the Tuscarawas: Encampment at Fort Laurens Fort Laurens, BOLIVAR Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. How loud is musket fire? What does bread taste like when baked over an open fire? What did kids do before cable TV? Join Patriots and Red Coats, cooks and suttlers, frontiersmen and Shawnee when the American Revolution comes to Tuscarawas Valley for a weekend of military drills, children's amusements and savory smells wafting from the cook's camp. For information, call 330.874.3011 or 800.874.4336. Admission: $7/adult, $5/child, $1/adult OHS member, FREE/child OHS member. July 12-13, 2008 Piqua Traders Gathering Piqua Historical Area, PIQUA Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Noon-5 p.m. Experience Piqua's rich history by visiting 1862 Camp Piqua featuring reenactors from the site's historic periods. Stroll the camp with its traders and campers, visit the Johnston home, the Historic Indian and Canal Museum, take a ride on the General Harrison canal boat, and bring a picnic lunch to make a day of your visit as you step back in time. For more information, call 937.587.2796 or 800.752.2757. Admission: $8/adult, $4/child, $1/adult and child OHS members. July 12, 2008 Reptile Day Serpent Mound, PEEBLES Noon-5 p.m. Scared of snakes? Don't be! Serpent Mound, in partnership with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Adams County Soil & Water and Edge of Appalachia, will use live specimens to explore the myths and misconceptions behind these misunderstood animals and other reptiles and amphibians, including lizards, skinks, salamanders and turtles. Hands-on activities and crafts will be available throughout the day. For more information, call 937.587.2796 or 800.752.2757. Admission: $7/car. July 12, 2008 Summer Weekend Series: Flint Knapping Flint Ridge, near BROWNSVILLE noon-5 p.m. The ancient art of crafting raw flint into projectile points and tools will be demonstrated this afternoon by master flint knapper Ed Moreland. For more information, call 740.787.2476 or 800.283.8707. Admission: Donations accepted. July 15, 2008 History Detectives #2: The Case of the Pink-Tipped Rose Harding Home, MARION 9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Summer in early 1900s Marion was fun, and the Hardings enjoyed themselves just like most people in Ohio farm towns. But just what did they do, and how did they keep cool? The Harding Home unveils its treasure of clues to tell us. Get ready for some hands-on fun, a craft inspired by Mrs. Harding and lip-smackin' snacks! (For kids ages eight-12.) To register, call 740.387.9630 or 800.600.6894. Admission: $4/child nonmember, $1/child OHS member. July 18-20, 2008 Ohio Atlatl Association Practice and Competition Flint Ridge, near BROWNSVILLE Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Experience the fun of throwing a long dart with a tool that dates back thousands of years called an atlatl. On Saturday at 2 p.m., Skeeter Kish will explore the atlatl, including its construction, physics and history. From noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, flintknapper Chris Miller will demonstrate the fine and ancient art of fashioning projectile points from flint. The Ohio Atlatl Association is sponsoring these three days of practice and competition. For more information, call 740.787.2476 or 800.283.8707. Admission: Donations accepted. July 18-20, 2008 Summer Moon Festival Armstrong Air & Space Museum, WAPAKONETA Friday, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m, Sunday, noon-5 p.m. The Summer Moon Festival is held in cooperation with the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce, commemorating the 1969 Apollo moon landing. The Lima Concert Band will perform Friday evening on the lawn. Saturday's activities start off with the "Race to the Moon," a 5K run that begins and ends at the museum. Enjoy rides, games, entertainment, activities, rocket launches and more throughout the weekend. For more information, call 419.738.8811 or 800.860.0142. Admission: $8/adult, $4/ child, FREE/$OHS members. Rides: $4/person or $3/person with purchase of museum admission. July 19, 2008 Flint Knapping Workshop Flint Ridge, near BROWNSVILLE 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Master flint knapper Phil Love instructs participants in the crafting of a projectile point from raw flint. Registrants will be provided flint flakes and pressure flaking tools. This workshop is open to children 12 years and older and adults. Please call to make reservations, specifying the workshop time. To register, call 740.787.2476 or 800.283.8707. Admission: Donations accepted. July 20, 2008 Ice Cream Social at the President's House Harding Home, MARION 1-3 p.m. Bring your blanket and appetite for a relaxing afternoon of music, games and ice cream. Activities for kids of all ages plus special entertainment will be provided. Tours of the house will focus on the Harding's style of entertaining. Admission includes tour and ice cream, additional refreshments will be available for purchase. Special sales in the gift shop all afternoon. Reservations suggested. To register, call 740.387.9630 or 800.600.6894. Admission: $8/adult, $5/child, $3/OHS members (adult and child). July 22, 2008 Ohio Archaeological Inventory: I-Form Basic Data Entry Training Catering by Design Conference Center, 6465 Busch Blvd., COLUMBUS Offered twice, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, 1-2:30 p.m. This workshop will help you with the basics of using I-Form to record information about historic properties, upload digital photographs and maps, and save your work. You'll be introduced to I-Form's export functionality, which allows you to export and save data in a variety of forms including Rich Text Format (RTF), Portable Document Format (PDF), and Ohio Department of Transportation tables. We'll also discuss best practices for incorporating I-Form into your workflow. For instruction on creating and editing digital images, attend the I-Form Advanced workshop in May or October. Registration is $25. Click here to register online!. For more information about the 2008 Ohio Historic Preservation Office Workshops call 614/298-2000. July 22, 2008 National Register Digital Submission Standards Catering by Design Conference Center, 6465 Busch Blvd., COLUMBUS 1-3 p.m. Jpeg or .tiff? Paper or .pdf? With new and improving digital technology, the tools available for documenting historic properties are ever-changing. Whether you're a beginning or advanced user, this workshop is designed to cover the basics of digital submission standards for National Register nominations. You'll receive a detailed overview of the National Park Service's digital photography requirements and how to manipulate digital images to meet those requirements, the mechanics of the electronic nomination form and using Microsoft Word to create and edit a nomination, an overview of ink and paper combinations for digital photo printing, and submission procedures for all digital formats. Registration is $25. Click here to register online!. For more information about the 2008 Ohio Historic Preservation Office Workshops call 614/298-2000. July 23 Verandah Concert Hayes Presidential Center, FREMONT 6:45-8 p.m. The verandah of the home of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes becomes the stage for a FREE outdoor concert. It's "bring your own seat" as you select a shady spot on the lawn in front of the Hayes Home to listen to music from dulcimers to bagpipes. The event begins with a free ice cream social. Admission: Free. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 July 26, 2008 Pioneer Day Adena Mansion & Gardens, CHILLICOTHE CANCELLED This event has been cancelled. 740.772.1500 or 800.319.7248. July 26, 2008 Sons of the American Revolution Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier Fort Laurens, BOLIVAR Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Guests are invited to attend the Sons of the American Revolution Ceremony to honor the Unknown Soldier buried in the Nation's only Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier. For information, call 330.874.3011 or 800.874.4336. The ceremony is free of charge. July 26, 2008 Celebration of Benjamin Hanby's 175th Birthday Hanby House, WESTERVILLE 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Benjamin Hanby (July 22, 1833-March 18, 1867), composer of Up On The Housetop and Darling Nellie Gray, would be 175 years old this year. Special activities include a slave first-person reenactment (four performances throughout the day), tours of Hanby House (an Underground Railroad site), birthday cake for visitors, musical performances and special make-and-take activities for children. Admission: FREE. 800.600.6843. July 26, 2008 Native American Pottery Workshop Flint Ridge, near BROWNSVILLE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Phil Love leads this beginner's workshop in pottery making using the same techniques of Ohio Native Americans. The class will begin with processing of the clay and lead into each participant's actual construction of a pinch or coil pot. Instructions will be given on drying and firing the pot at home. To register, call 740.787.2476 or 800.283.8707. Workshop fee: $20/participant (adult or child). July 26, 2008 Archaeology Day Fort Ancient, near OREGONIA noon-4 p.m. Explore how archaeologists put the pieces of the past together to learn how people lived thousands of years ago. Learn the basics of archaeology with hands-on opportunities for the whole family, including a mock dig, sorting artifacts, analyzing pottery, house reconstruction and drawing your own petroglyph. From 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., visitors are invited to bring the old rocks and projectile points that have been in the family for generations to an artifact and fossil identification clinic - you can even learn how to identify them yourselves. 513.932.4421 or 800.283.8904. Admission: $8/adult, $4/child, FREE OHS members. July 26-27, 2008 Drums Along the Maumee Fort Meigs, PERRYSBURG Daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. See and hear fife and drum corps from across the country play military music from the 1750s through the War of 1812. The musicians perform with authentic wooden fifes and rope tensions drums. The music starts at 10 a.m. both days and the corps will perform as a massed band at 4 p.m. each afternoon. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will provide demonstrations of weapons, camp life and provide hands-on activities for the kids. Period dancing from early America returns this year. The public is encouraged to participate. No experience, costuming or partner is required. Our experienced callers will guide you through the dances. Just bring your interest and enthusiasm. For more information, call 419.874.4121 or 800.283.8916. Admission: $8/adult, $4/child, $1/OHS members (adult and child). July 27, 2008 Summer Weekend Series: Native American Storytelling Flint Ridge, near BROWNSVILLE 2-3 p.m. Learn more about the art of Native American storytelling. For more information, call 740.787.2476 or 800.283.8707. Admission: Donations accepted.

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