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February 2020
Settling Ohio: First Nations and Beyond (Conference)
OHIO UNIVERSITY BAKER CENTER, ATHENS OHIO FEBRUARY 21-22, 2020 The first people in Ohio arrived more than 13,000 years ago. These Native Americans overcame rapid changes in climate, eventually building the state’s first homes and becoming the state’s first farmers. More than 200 years ago a series of events and actions began to shape the state of Ohio we see today—its government, its economy, and its people. Empires clashed and diverse peoples mingled. Immigrants “settling” Ohio came from the East…
Find out more »Housekeeping Basics for Collecting Institutions (Webinar)
Having a regular housekeeping program is essential to the preservation of collections. Clean conditions are important for long-term collections care and for good emergency preparedness. This webinar will address how to develop and maintain a housekeeping program for small- and medium-sized institutions, including policies, schedules, and recommended cleaning products. Presented by Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts The Regional Heritage Stewardship Program is generously funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Find out more »Bringing Objects & Artifacts to Life (Webinar)
Getting your audience interested in objects can be difficult! Museums Unbound brings you their favorite tools to help interpret objects and artifacts. From discovering new aspects of the same old artifact to getting a whole classroom talking about what’s in front of them, these tools are easy to use in galleries, at cultural sites, with artwork, or in the midst of ancient ruins. Presenters Jodi Larson and Hannah Kellogg will talk about how to get up close and personal with…
Find out more »March 2020
Planning and Implementing Successful Building Projects (Webinar)
Is a building project in your future? Do you want to learn more about best practices and working with contractors? Join us for an informative and interesting webinar focused on the basics of planning and implementing successful building projects. Addresses AASLH StEPs Standards HSL 2, 4 and 5.
Find out more »OLHA Region 8 Regional Meeting – SOUTHWEST
Register by Friday, February 28 For organizations in Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren counties. Host/Meet at: Loveland Museum Center, JoAnn Richardson History House, 201 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, Oh 45140 9:00 REGISTRATION 9:30 WELCOME 9:45 SESSION Making Your Site Diverse and Inclusive with William J. Dichtl, Executive Director, Heritage Village Museum 11:15 SHARING TIME 12:15 LUNCH 1:00 ALLIANCE REGION 8 BUSINESS MEETING & OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION LOCAL HISTORY OFFICE REPORT 1:45 SESSION State Standards in your…
Find out more »OLHA Region 10 Regional Meeting – SOUTHEAST
Register by Friday, February 28 For organizations in Belmont, Coshocton, Guernsey, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Washington Counties. Host/Meet at: Historic Roscoe Village, Visitor’s Center, 600 N Whitewoman St, Coshocton, OH 43812 9:00 REGISTRATION 9:30 WELCOME 9:45 SESSION Market Smarter, Not Harder: Make Social Media Marketing Work for You with Sarah Arnold and Cristie Thomas, Clutch MOV 11:15 SHARING TIME 11:45 LUNCH 12:30 ALLIANCE REGION 10 BUSINESS MEETING & OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION LOCAL HISTORY OFFICE REPORT 1:15 SESSION Building a…
Find out more »OLHA Region 7 Regional Meeting – WEST CENTRAL
Register by Friday, March 6 For organizations in Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties. Host/Meet at: Armstrong Air and Space Museum, STEM Inspiration Center, 500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 9:00 REGISTRATION 9:30 WELCOME 9:45 SESSION Expanding the Footprint of Your Museum in Partnership with Local Organizations: Summer Reading Programs with Chris Moynihan, Director of Education and Guest Experience, and Ellen Engle, Outreach Educator, Armstrong Air and Space Museum 11:15 SHARING TIME 12:00…
Find out more »OLHA Region 9 Regional Meeting – Southeast
Register by Friday, March 6 For organizations in Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton Counties. Host/Meet at: Ross County Historical Society, 45 W 5th St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Note: Parking is available in the large lot across the street from the museum complex that belongs to the public library. Parking is also available along both sides of Fifth Street, and in the small lot belonging to Ross County Historical Society just past the museum buildings.…
Find out more »Long-Range Planning for Heritage Organizations (Webinar)
A long-range plan is one of the best ways you can show stakeholders and potential funders that your organization is working towards sustainability. This webinar outlines the steps and provides a road map for the planning process. Addresses AASLH StEPs Standards MVG 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Find out more »OLHA Region 5 Regional Meeting – EAST
Register by Friday, March 13 For organizations in Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties. Host/Meet at: Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S 3rd St, Steubenville, OH 43952 Note: Parking is available in the entry lot on S. 3rd Street as well as behind the Visitor Center via a driveway from Market Street just before the entrance to the Market Street Bridge. 9:00 REGISTRATION 9:30 WELCOME 9:45 SESSION Building and Maintaining a Relationship with Your Downtown and Community…
Find out more »OLHA Region 6 Regional Meeting – CENTRAL
Register by Friday, March 13 For organizations in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Madison, Perry, Pickaway, and Union Counties. Host/Meet at: Kelton House Museum and Garden, 586 East Town St, Columbus, OH 43215 Note: Conveniently-located free parking is available in the Museum lot on Franklin Avenue near the corner of Lester. If parking lot is full, you may park on the street. Please enter the museum through the front door. Visitors authorized to park in Handicapped spaces may use…
Find out more »OLHA Region 2 Regional Meeting – NORTH CENTRAL
Register by Friday, March 20 For organizations in Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Marion, Morrow, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wyandot Counties. Host: Morrow County Historical Society Meet at: Trinity United Methodist Church, 75 E High St., Mount Gilead, OH 43338 Note: You will park and enter the building from the Center Street (rear) entrance. There is a brick street (Church St) on the east side of the building that can be used to access Center Street.…
Find out more »OLHA Region 4 Regional Meeting – NORTHEAST
Register by Friday, March 21 For organizations in Ashtabula, Geauga, Mahoning, Portage, and Trumbull Counties. Host/Meet at: Sebring Historical Society Strand Theatre, 126 N. 15th Street, Sebring OH 44672 Note: Parking is available on the street in front of the Strand Theater or in the public parking lot across the street. 9:00 REGISTRATION 9:30 WELCOME 9:45 SESSION Historic Preservation: What You Need to Know with Joyce Barrett, Executive Director, Heritage Ohio; Steve Coon, Founder and President, Coon Restoration & Sealants;…
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OLHA Region 1 Regional Meeting – NORTHWEST
Register by Friday, March 27 For organizations in Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood Counties. Host: The Andrew L. Tuttle Memorial Museum Meet at: St. Paul United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 410 Wayne Ave, Defiance, OH 43512 Note: Parking is available in a lot designated for the State Bank at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Fourth Street directly in front of the church’s fellowship hall. Additional parking is on Wayne Avenue,…
Find out more »OLHA Region 3 Regional Meeting – NORTHEAST
Register by Friday, March 27 For organizations in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, and Summit Counties. Host: Westlake Historical Society Meet at: Westlake City Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145 9:00 REGISTRATION 9:30 WELCOME 9:45 SESSION Cover Your ASSets: Be Prepared with Mary Palazzo, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Greg Palumbo, Executive Director, Lakewood Historical Society; and Leianne Neff Heppner, Executive Director, Summit County Historical Society 11:30 SHARING TIME and SOLVE OUR SITUATION 12:30 LUNCH 1:00 ALLIANCE REGION 3 BUSINESS…
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