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    Earth, Hand, & Fire

    September 16, 2022
    Visit the Ohio Glass Museum and Glassblowing Studio for a new exhibit, "Earth, Hand, & Fire" featuring glass from the Dana Shouldis Collection, a 104-piece gift of Fenton Glass given to the museum from the estate of Mary Helen Hunt, and many glass items selected from the Ohio Glass Museum archives. 

    Intrinsic Luminescence

    June 3, 2023
    Intrinsic Luminescence features the work of three outstanding artists. Whether it’s the dreamlike, epic landscapes of Judith Brandon; the poetic figures of Stanka Kordic; or the architectural, sculptural glass forms of Michael Mikula, each of these artists employs techniques that create a sense of inner light. This luminescence emanates through layers of media, subject and abstraction, illuminating the masterful craftsmanship that is fundamental to each artist’s creation.

    Let's Preserve: Canning Basics

    June 6, 2023
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join Ohio State University Extension of Fairfield County for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, Instructor, with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both Keller Market House and the Pickerington Library-Sycamore Plaza. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space.

    Zipper Bag Fun at Farmer's Country Store

    June 6, 2023
    Create a zipper bag with some flair at Farmer's Country Store. Shauna will help you create this bag that is great for cosmetics, small treasures, or a gift. Cost is $40 and includes all supplies and your choice of fabric from our scrap stash. Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies for this fun and practical class.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 7, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Let's Preserve: Canning Basics

    June 8, 2023
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join Ohio State University Extension of Fairfield County for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, Instructor, with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both Keller Market House and the Pickerington Library-Sycamore Plaza. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 10, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    June 11, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    June 14, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Summer Fun Wall Hanging or Table Topper

    June 15, 2023
    Create a 25”x25” wall hanging or table topper just in time for summer gatherings in this two session class on Thursday, June 15 and 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Farmer's Country Store. Select your fabric of choice and create your own stylized quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method. Pam will share her method to pull this quilt together quickly! Participants select their own fabric and should bring their sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 17, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    June 18, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Civil War Roundtable Presents: Jennifer Bartley

    June 21, 2023
    Join Fairfield County Heritage Association for an interesting and informative presentation by Jennifer Bartley about landscape design and edible gardens. Bartley has an undergraduate and master's degree in landscape architecture from The Ohio State University. She is also an author and lecturer. Weather permitting, this event will be held outside in the Sherman Gardens on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5 and all are welcome!

    Rock Mill Days

    June 21, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Fairfield County Heritage Association's 52nd Annual Tour of Homes

    June 24, 2023
    For the first time since 2019, the Fairfield County Heritage Association's Tour of Homes will be taking place once again in historic downtown Lancaster! There are several beautiful and unique properties to explore that you will surely enjoy. This eclectic group of properties should offer a fun and entertaining tour. It includes some historical gems, cottage-style homes, a home that feels as if you've walked back into the '60s and '70s, and one that became an artists playground during the pandemic.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 24, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    June 25, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Fairfield County Heritage Association's 52nd Annual Tour of Homes

    June 25, 2023
    For the first time since 2019, the Fairfield County Heritage Association’s Tour of Homes will be taking place once again in historic downtown Lancaster! There are several beautiful and unique properties to explore that you will surely enjoy. This eclectic group of properties should offer a fun and entertaining tour. It includes some historical gems, cottage-style homes, a home that feels as if you’ve walked back into the ’60s and ’70s, and one that became an artists playground during the pandemic.

    Rock Mill Days

    June 28, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 1, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 2, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    July 5, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 8, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 9, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    July 12, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 15, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 16, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Let's Preserve: Freezing

    July 18, 2023
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join Ohio State University Extension of Fairfield County for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, Instructor, with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both Keller Market House and the Pickerington Library-Sycamore Plaza. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space.

    Rock Mill Days

    July 19, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Let's Preserve: Freezing

    July 20, 2023
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join Ohio State University Extension of Fairfield County for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, Instructor, with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both Keller Market House and the Pickerington Library-Sycamore Plaza. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space.

    Rock Mill Days

    July 22, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    "Filling out Your Story" at the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

    July 22, 2023
    The Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be offering genealogy classes this year at the Genealogy Research Library at 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Classes will focus on writing your family history. You may choose to attend as many or few as you like. Cost of each class is $5.00; classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be approximately two hours long. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Genealogy Library, or you may call 740-653-2573 and have a volunteer add your name to the list.

    Rock Mill Days

    July 23, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!

    Rock Mill Days

    July 26, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 29, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting! 

    Rock Mill Days

    July 30, 2023
    Standing 90’ above the gorge of Hocking River Falls is Rock Mill, a restored 1824 gristmill. In 1905, it closed for business and fell into disrepair. After a decade-long restoration effort ending in 2017, it roared to life and milled grain again for the first time in over 100 years! Come see this amazing piece of history and enjoy its beautiful setting!
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