RCHS Public Programs

America 250: Veterans & First Responders – Time TBA

America 250: Veterans & First Responders at the Armory. Time to be confirmed: no start or end time is supplied in the calendar. The date-only calendar entry does not mean this is an all-day program. Admission is free.

14 Nov

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The Promise and Paradox of Freedom: Race, Slavery, and the Northwest Ordinance

An evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed. What did freedom truly mean in America’s earliest years, and for whom was it intended? In 1787, the Northwest Ordinance helped shape the future of Ohio and the American Midwest, establishing restrictions on slavery while raising enduring questions about race, citizenship, and equality. Join renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. ...

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19 Nov

7:00 pm

Ohio University Chillicothe — Bennett Hall

Ohio University Chillicothe, Bennett Hall, Chillicothe, Ohio

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Christmas in the Log House

Take a trip back in time to celebrate the season with us, early 19th century style! We will make ornaments and garland to decorate a small tree, as well as decorate cookies as we sit by the fire. We will also make a historically appropriate toy for the children to take home with them. Each child will receive a stocking ...

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12 Dec

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Knowles Log House

Knowles Log House, Ross County Heritage Center, Chillicothe , Oh

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Holiday Open House

Ring in the holidays with us during this free event! Explore our exhibits, learn interesting stories from our docents and volunteers, and enjoy a complimentary warm beverage by the fire in the Knoles Log House. Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 1–5 p.m.Ross County Heritage Center45 W. Fifth St., Chillicothe, OH 45601Admission is free.

12 Dec

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ross County Heritage Center

45 West Fifth Street Chillicothe, Ohio

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Last Day to Visit in 2026

December 30 is the last day the museum will be open in 2026. Visit the Ross County Heritage Center from 1–5 p.m. before the museum closes for January and February.

30 Dec

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ross County Heritage Center

45 West Fifth Street Chillicothe, Ohio

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Statehood Day

Celebrate Statehood Day at the Ross County Heritage Center on Saturday, March 6, 2027, from 1–5 p.m.

06 Mar

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ross County Heritage Center

45 West Fifth Street Chillicothe, Ohio

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Ross County Heritage Ball

Ross County Heritage Ball Saturday, March 13, 2027, 6–9 p.m. Ross County Heritage Center, 45 W. Fifth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Ticket prices to be announced.

13 Mar

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ross County Heritage Center

45 West Fifth Street Chillicothe, Ohio

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