Upcoming Events

Experience the personal stories of some of Clinton County’s famous and historical citizens who now lie at rest among the landscape of this beautiful “outdoor museum” called Sugar Grove Cemetery. Join the Clinton County History Center for a self-guided walking tours to meet many of the people who made Clinton County what it is today. Costumed interpreters will represent residents ... Read More

Ohio Humanities is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor for this year's virtual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival. The virtual festival, held on the Festival's online streaming platform, will open the festival to nationwide and global audiences, allowing a virtual glimpse into the 91 films presented during the annual in-person festival in early October.For more information, visit chagrinfilmfest.org

Storytellers in costume will describe harvest and funeral traditions of the first occupants of the Harrison House in the early 1800s as well as the Halloween rituals practiced by occupants of the House in the Victorian era. There will also be a telling of early ghost stories, including “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, featuring an appearance by the Headless Horseman. ... Read More

Join us to commemorate Franklinton’s 225th anniversary with a historical walking tour of the neighborhood. Led by a representative from the Franklinton Historical Society, we will be visiting various sites in the neighborhood and learning about their significance for Franklinton today. We will start at the Healthy Living Center and walk for a total of about 1.5 miles. Wear walking ... Read More

The in-person, 6th annual Fall Literary Festival will be centered around the theme “The Places That Make Us,” a conversation about writing, publishing, teaching, community outreach, and inclusion. Supported by Ohio Humanities, the conference aims to sustain and enhance discussion on real and imagined literary places that shape our memory, experience and identity. This year's featured presenters are film scholar ... Read More

Join us to enjoy light refreshments, engage in conversation, and explore the International Women’s Air & Space Museum’s newest exhibit. This project explores the stories of women in our global quest for space, and provides a holistic understanding of their experiences, drive, and determination.   Quest for the Stars builds upon the remarkable experience of the women referred to as ... Read More

Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel, actress, producer, writer and activist Noa Tishby got her start in the Israeli entertainment industry. After years of speaking and writing about Israel, both publicly and privately, Tishby has deciphered how to explain the complexities of Israel in a clear and relatable way. This is her first book, which has been heralded as ... Read More

IRONTON — The multi-award-winning documentary film, “Peerless City,” which has screened atseveral regional film festivals, will be playing at Ohio University Southern Campus, in BowmanAuditorium, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10.The event is free, but registration is required.“Peerless City” documents the story of Portsmouth, Ohio, a once-booming port city on the SciotoRiver that later became known as the “pill ... Read More

During World War II, 1,102 American women flew as part of the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) - a blend of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) and the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD). During the war, women also served in various other roles as well – not just pilots. Now, more than 77 years since the WASP were disbanded, ... Read More