Campus Martius Museum’s annual archaeology day will feature many new displays from private collections. Along with many prehistoric objects, several displays of materials recovered from 18th century native and military camps located in Ohio will be on display for the first time. Throughout the day, several programs will be offered, including: Artifact Curation and Provenance:... Read More

Guest Speaker: Anthony Gibbs Topic: Freedom, citizenship, and Equality: The Story of the United States Colored Troops Almost 200,000 black soldiers fought for the Union during the Civil War. Their story is a unique chapter in the American conflict. These men were freedom fighters who fought for emancipation and for full citizenship rights. Mr. Gibbs... Read More

From the first arrival of the Ohio Company settlers to present day this area has always been the forefront of quality craftsmanship. Firearms were an essential tool in everyday life and used not only for hunting but for competition shooting. The makers of these longrifles took great pride in their workmanship in the same manner... Read More

Speak Easy of Murder! It’s 1928, and Mobster and bootlegger, Danny “Lucky” Campisano hosts the Grand Opening of his new Speak Easy for friends and associates. He has ordered a special case of illegal gin just for the occasion. Unfortunately, the gin is poisoned and someone wants to spoil the party! Ticket includes: dinner, dessert,... Read More

Reservations required by March 2, 2018 A Murderous Match Game! Remember the hit daytime TV game show, ‘Match Game’ ??? Step back in time with this hilarious rendition featuring the celebrities you loved back in the early 1970’s! It’s murder with a side splitting laughs! Ticket includes: dinner, dessert, drinks, and a show! Call Campus... Read More

Guest Speaker: Ric S. Sheffield Ric Sheffield is Professor of Legal Studies and Sociology at Kenyon College. In addition to having served as Associate Provost of the College, he is the Director of Kenyon’s Law & Society program and the John Adams Summer Scholars Program in Socio-legal Studies. His research has focused upon the relationship... Read More

Guest Speaker: Danny Lee Back Since 1990 Danny Lee Black has been doing presentations on the history of inland river transportation and the History of the Steamboat. As President of the Cape River Heritage Museum, Cape Girardeau, Mo. He developed “History of Steamboats on the Western Waters” to take river history into the community. In... Read More