Dear Sirs is the story of a soldier from the Greatest Generation told through the eyes of his grandson 75 years later. Despite working with him for years, filmmaker Mark Pedri never learned the details of his grandfather’s experiences as a Prisoner of War in WWII. 10 years after his grandfather’s death, Mark found an […]
Sights and Sounds of Christmas is a guided, musical walking tour of Newark’s downtown churches with proceeds benefiting the Licking County Food Pantry Network. The event is designed to showcase the city’s historic churches while celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Originally conceived by the Events Committee of the Newark Alliance, Sights and Sounds of Christmas is in its […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Bryn Du Art Show, a milestone in celebrating exceptional artists and artworks at the historic Bryn Du Mansion. Originating in 2004 and beginning its transformation into a larger exhibition in 2005 as part of Granville's bicentennial celebration, the Bryn Du Art Show has evolved into a nationally […]
A few times a year, visitors are invited to fully experience all three segments of Newark’s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. Inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, these massive artifacts of creative genius served social, ceremonial and astronomical functions for their builders. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟑 Jeff Gill’s Remnants Walking Tour: 9-12 starting […]
Join us in remembrance of our fallen with the American Legion Post 398 at the Annual Observance of Memorial Day ceremony. A procession steps off from the corner of Broadway and N Main St. at 10:40am. Crowds begin to gather at 10:30am along Broadway to watch the Honor Guard, Dignitaries, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and […]
This is a four hour open house of Granville’s Old Academy Building built in 1833 as the original site of the Granville Female Academy established in 1827. It was a school until 1863 when it became the home of the Welsh Congregational Church and then it later became the local Grange in 1923. The building […]
From the Civil War to the turn of the century, Utica encountered growth in the glass industry. It also suffered devastating fires in the village. The program looks at the people and places in Utica during this time.
The Great Circle Alliance welcomes three talented artists from Ohio's Removed Tribes, Holli Margell (Eastern Shawnee), Dani Tippman (Miami) and Travis Mammedaty (Seneca- Cayuga.) Join us on Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 as the visiting artists share their artistic practices, expressions of their tribal traditions, values, and cultural background. • Holli Margell (Eastern Shawnee) has sustained […]
Between 1886 and 1931, three Newark police officers were killed in the line of duty. Listen to the stories of Thomas Roach Jr., Walter Bosscawen and Harry Beasley in this program that reviews their deaths. Designed for adults at our Downtown Newark location.
Uncover the secrets of Ohio’s ancient pilgrimage route— explore the Great Hopewell Road. “Jeff Gill self-describes as a writer, storyteller, and preacher in central Ohio, with a background in history and archaeology, who writes regularly for a variety of local publications." The Great Hopewell Road, constructed by the Hopewell people between A.D. 1-400, represents one […]
Join us for lunch and a dynamic hour program celebrating the newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. “Dig into history and rise as a Heritage Ambassador—celebrate the Hopewell Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and gain the tools to share its legacy!” Join us for lunch and a dynamic hour program […]
Join Megan Wood, Executive Director and CEO of the Ohio History Connection, for an engaging discussion about the future of the Octagon Earthworks, one of the eight locations constituting Ohio’s first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the plans for this historic property, its impact on the Licking County community, and the vision […]
On April 12 at 11:00 AM, join us at Cedar Hill Cemetery for the Cannon Rededication Ceremony at Section GAR. This event will celebrate the restoration of the historic cannon. […]
Join us for a twilight tour of the Octagon Earthworks on Friday, April 18th to wind down our World Heritage Day celebration! This will be a free guided tour, and no prior registration is required. We will depart from the Octagon Visitor Center at 6:30pm and travel roughly .75 miles along flat ground. The tour […]
A concert 40 years in the making! What started out as a gathering of 25 musicians to play great concert band music has grown over 40 years to become one of the finest musical organizations in Ohio. And we would like to share some of our favorites with you as we continue our 40th Anniversary […]
