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  • Family-Friendly Mound Walk

    Sunday 5/19 | 10am-12pm

    Voss Mound at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Galloway, OH

    Explore sacred mounds throughout Central Ohio. Through this series of mound walks, explore ancient structures and learn about their cultural significance.

  • Columbus in the American Imagination

    Tuesday 6/18 | 6 - 8pm

    The Lincoln Theatre: Lincoln Ballroom at 769 E Long St. Columbus, OH

    Unveiling Columbus - Join historian Kirk Savage as he dives into the surprising truth behind Columbus' place in American history.

All Upcoming Events

Nature Walks

Family-friendly Mound Walk

Explore sacred mounds throughout Central Ohio. Through this series of mound walks, explore ancient structures and learn about their cultural significance.

Mound Walks are appropriate for all ages.

Sunday, May 19

Voss Mound | 10am-12pm

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Galloway, OH

Community Conversations

Columbus in the American Imagination

Unveiling Columbus - Join historian Kirk Savage as he dives into the surprising truth behind Columbus' place in American history.

Tuesday, June 18

Lincoln Theater | 6pm -8pm

The Lincoln Theatre: Lincoln Ballroom at 769 E Long St. Columbus, OH

Previous Events

Community Conversations

Community Conversations: World Café Events

Storytelling conversation event for residents of greater Columbus to collectively explore the complexities of our heritages and cultures.

Tuesday, March 5

Columbus Metropolitan Library (Downtown) | 6pm-8pm

96 S. Grant Avenue

Tuesday, March 26

Columbus State Community College | 5:30pm-7:30pm

Workforce Development Building Ballroom, 315 Cleveland Avenue

What is Indigenous Design and History?

Join award-winning architect Tamarah Begay as she unveils the secrets of Indigenous design practices.

Thursday, April 4

Center for Architecture and Design | 6-8pm

950 W Town Street

Story Lab: "How It Started, How It's Going and What's Possible"

Community conversations highlighting individual vignettes and facilitated dialogue designed to inspire deeper reflection by centering and uplifting true, lived experiences of people.

Tuesday, April 16

The Ohio History Center | 6-8pm

800 E 17th Ave

What is Indigenous Design and History?

Join award-winning architect Tamarah Begay as she unveils the secrets of Indigenous design practices.

Thursday, April 4

Center for Architecture and Design | 6-8pm

950 W Town Street

Story Lab: "How It Started, How It's Going and What's Possible"

Community conversations highlighting individual vignettes and facilitated dialogue designed to inspire deeper reflection by centering and uplifting true, lived experiences of people.

Tuesday, April 16

The Ohio History Center | 6-8pm

800 E 17th Ave

Nature Walks

Family-friendly Mound Walks

Explore sacred mounds throughout Central Ohio. Through this series of mound walks, explore ancient structures and learn about their cultural significance.

Mound Walks are appropriate for all ages.

Saturday, April 20

Highbanks Adena Mound | 2pm-4pm

9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH

Family Workshops

Design Your Own Monument Workshops

Imagine carving your own mark on history! Forget boring statues and towering obelisks – what if you could design a monument that truly reflects your values and memories? Build, imagine, and learn about monuments in a hands-on workshop perfect for the whole family.

All four workshops are identical and are appropriate for all ages.

Saturday, April 27

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop | 1pm-3pm

511 S Hague Avenue

Saturday, April 28

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons | 2pm-4pm

1113 Parsons Avenue

More ways to engage. 

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