Our series of staff talks continues!
Come to the Ohio Historical Center on Saturdays in May to learn more about archaeology, history and preservation. Programs are free with admission and start at 2:30 PM on the museum floor.
Here are the topics for May:
May 7 Underwater Archaeology
Learn about Ohio’s shipwrecks and the work of Ohio’s Maritime Archaeology Survey Team.
Presenter: Linda Pansing, Assistant Curator of Archaeology
May 14 Ohio Squirrel Hunters and Their Rifles
See vintage firearms and hear about the Squirrel Hunters, men and boys called to protect Ohio when Confederates threatened to reach the Ohio River.
Presenter: Cliff Eckle, History Curator
Squirrel Hunters Discharge Certificate, Call Number VFM 2637
May 21 Seminar for Old Building Owners
Meet our old building experts, the Building Doctors, and learn to solve common moisture, wood and window repair issues and see a step-by-step demonstration of wood epoxy repair.
Presenter: Judy Kitchen, Ohio Historic Preservation Office
May 28 How to Digitize Your Personal Collections
Learn about digitizing photographs and storing print and digital photos.
Presenters: Chris Truex and Carla Zikursh, Americorps
