When Brown v. Board of Education was decided in 1954, making school segregation illegal across the United States, it changed everything—and nothing. Seventy years later, we explore the decision’s legacy and honor Ohio leaders in the civil rights movement. Join Ohio Humanities on Thursday, May … [Read more...] about Brown @ 70 with Ohio Humanities
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Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on the third weekend in June. Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Experience a Victorian Christmas with Ohio Village Dickens of a Christmas
Ohio Village celebrates a Victorian Christmas with Dickens of a Christmas, inspired by the stories of Charles Dickens. The village will come to life during 3 weekends this holiday season for some olde time Christmas fun. DUE TO CLOSURE/REMODELING of Ohio Village, Dickens of a … [Read more...] about Experience a Victorian Christmas with Ohio Village Dickens of a Christmas
Experience the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge – livestreamed
Are you fascinated by the wonders of our World but can't get to all of them? Experience one of the most celebrated days with Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, from your own home. Stonehenge, near Salisbury, England, is a unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about … [Read more...] about Experience the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge – livestreamed