Through October
Ohio in the Civil War 150 Years Later
Explore the role Ohio held in the Civil War during the traveling exhibit “Ohio in the Civil War 150 Years Later.” The display uses the themes of democracy, transformation and memory to show how the actions of Ohioans impacted the course of the war and how repercussions are still felt today. The exhibit, celebrating the war’s sesquicentennial, can be seen at various venues through the summer. Visit ohiocivilwar150.org/ for the full schedule.

July 4
Glorious Fourth
Don your red, white and blue for Glorious Fourth, a celebration of the nation’s independence. Enjoy a grand procession, patriotic speeches, old-fashioned baseball games, a brass band, pie-eating contests and more at Ohio Village, a living-history site complete with costumed characters and historical buildings. Ohio Village, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 614/297-2300. ohiohistory.org 12–5 p.m. Adults $12, children 6–12 $9, children 5 and under free.

July 4
Independence Day 1813
Find out how the Fourth of July was celebrated in the past during Independence Day 1813. Reenactors dressed as War of 1812 soldiers and civilians recreate it with cannon fire, children’s activities and music. Don’t miss the 18-gun salute, accompanied by toasts and fife and drum music, at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 800/283-8916. fortmeigs.org. Call for times and prices.

July 7-8
Life on an Indian Agency
Try your hand at activities depicting the daily life of Native Americans in the early 1800s during Life on an Indian Agency at the Johnston Farm and Indian Agency in Piqua. This family-oriented event shows how the farm had ties to both the Civil War and War of 1812. Afterward, head over to the on-site Historic Indian and Canal Museum and enjoy a ride on a replica of a mule-drawn canal boat. Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, 9845 N. Hardin Rd., Piqua, 937/773-2522. johnstonfarmohio.com. Call for times and prices.

July 14-15
Revolution on the Tuscarawas
The Brigade of the American Revolution takes over Fort Laurens in Bolivar for Revolution on the Tuscarawas. The encampment and reenactment includes exciting mock battles, weapon demonstrations and an 18th-century tavern at the only Revolutionary War-era fort in the state. Fort Laurens, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. N.W., Bolivar, 330/874-2059. ohiohistory.org. Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Call for prices.

July 18-22
Summer Moon Festival
The hometown of the first man on the moon hosts the out-of-this-world Summer Moon Festival. Head to downtown Wapakoneta and the Armstrong Air and Space Museum to honor Neil Armstrong with kids’ activities related to space science, an opportunity to meet an astronaut, car show, live music, races, talent shows, vintage baseball games and more. Be sure to explore the museum, packed with fascinating memorabilia such as space suits and Armstrong’s Gemini VIII spacecraft. Downtown Wapakoneta and the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, 500 Apollo Dr., Wapakoneta. summermoonfestival.com. Visit website for times and prices.

August 10-12
Civil War Encampment Reenactment
The smell of gunpowder fills the air as you shop for old-fashioned costumes and meet President Lincoln during the Civil War Encampment and Reenactment at Hale Farm and Village in Bath. One of the largest encampments in the state, it includes a variety of activities like a Civil War-era ball, the firing of the Ohio Statehouse cannons by the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A, and discussions on topics such as medical care, soldiers’ diets and clothes. Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of the reenactment on Friday. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, 800/589-9703. wrhs.org. Visit the website for times and prices.

August 17-18
D-Day Conneaut
Witness a watery invasion on the shores of Conneaut Township Park during D-Day Conneaut. Commemorating the World War II D-Day invasion at Normandy, France, this event has air, land and amphibious invasions and battles, as well as encampments of American, British, Canadian, French, German and Polish forces. As the largest D-Day reenactment in the nation, it also has big band music, displays and more. Conneaut Township Park, Conneaut. ddayohio.us. Visit website for times and prices.

September 1-2
The Fair at New Boston
Immerse yourself in The Fair at New Boston, a sprawling living-history fair complete with every aspect of life in frontier times. Stroll through a marketplace packed with unique goods and watch craftsmen and women create them. Enjoy performances of 18th-century plays. Wander through a Native American village and learn about Indian culture. Hear battle stories told by generals and Daniel Boone. Learn period dancing or take a break to watch battle reenactments. George Rogers Clark Park, Springfield, 937/882-9216. fairatnewboston.org. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Adults $8, active military $5, children 6–12 $3, children under 5 free.

September 1-3
Labor Day Weekend Traditional Powwow
Observe the customs of Ohio’s first residents during the Labor Day Weekend Traditional Powwow at the Newark Earthworks. Native Americans in full regalia will sing and dance during the powwow and vendors from across the country will sell goods at this event, held by The Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio. Newark Earthworks, Newark, 614/443-6120. Sat.–Mon. 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Call for prices.