Lectures & Exhibits

Hollywood has been a long-time influencer in American fashion - and fashion designers have influenced Hollywood. It is truly a symbiotic relationship. Paramount Pictures has been at the forefront of defining style in motion pictures and television for over 100 years. Randall Thropp brings a new exhibit to the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio celebrating studio-created costumes as well as purchased fashions used on camera.

Visitors to the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio will travel back in time to experience “A Victorian Christmas” this holiday season. The exhibition, which opens November 6, 2021, will run through January 2, 2022. Curators George Johnson and Randall Thropp carefully considered each component of the exhibition to maintain its authenticity. Featured in the exhibition are an assortment of Christmas trees adorned with authentic 19th-century Victorian ornaments from Johnson’s personal collection. In addition to authentic Victorian ornaments, electric candles will adorn each of the trees to replicate the use of real candles used during the 19th century time period. Victorian-era toys will sit under the trees, with nearby mantles decorated with antique Christmas decorations.

Make your holidays a little more magical this season by visiting The Wagnalls Memorial during the month of December, when we host a traveling museum exhibition titled, “Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays.” The festive gallery display will feature several original paintings and drawings created by Norman Rockwell, many of which were inspired by the work of Charles Dickens. In addition to Christmas covers for The Saturday Evening Post and other periodicals, family gatherings were a favorite topic in the artist’s many advertisements and Hallmark greeting cards. This traditional holiday collection of Rockwell’s work will inspire feelings of warmth and good cheer while letting you experience the nostalgia of yesteryear.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

On Wednesday, January 19, The Sherman Civil War Roundtable is presenting "The Lincoln Funeral Train." Train historian Jim Kehn's annual talk on railroads is always a popular meeting, and that's why Fairfield County Heritage Association will be at Fairfield Community Church; this venue provides more space and parking. The event is open to everyone-- admission is just $5. No reservations are required. To learn more or to follow this event, visit Facebook.