Every Third Wednesday of the Month | 11:30am - 1:00pm
11:00am - Seating/Open Museum | 11:30am - Lunch Served | 12:00pm (noon) - Speaker
Lunch served before a lecture on a historical topic. Topics vary but are always presented by a speaker fluent on the subject. Lectures last approximately one hour.
LOCATION: Armstrong Conference Center (121 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH),
COST: $25 for WCHS members / $30 for non-members. (Includes lunch, lecture & museum admission)
Program without lunch $5 for members / $8 for non-members.
COST: $25 for WCHS members / $30 for non-members. (Includes lunch, lecture & museum admission)
Program without lunch $5 for members / $8 for non-members.
Lunch Ticket sales close a week prior to the event. If you would like lunch, reservations MUST be made by this time. Tickets for the lecture ONLY option will be available up until the event or may be purchased at the door. There is a small fee associated with the sale of tickets online.
NEXT Lecture
History of the Warren County Canal
March 18 | 11:30a
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Before railroads rewrote the map of Ohio, Lebanon was locked in a high-stakes gamble to survive the 19th-century 'canal fever.' Join us as David Neuhardt, of the Ohio Canal Society, unearths the saga of the Warren County Canal, a 22-mile feat of engineering that promised to turn our backyard into a global port. Discover how the neighboring Union Village Shakers were drawn into this water highway's path, and learn why the project was ultimately a tragic race against time.
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Upcoming Lectures
Aviation: The Strange and Unknown
April 15 | 11:30a
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Get ready to look at the skies a little differently! This April, we are thrilled to welcome back fan favorite and long-time Warbird Museum (and Harmon Museum) volunteer, Jim Newport, for a journey into the fringes of flight.
Aviation history is full of household names and iconic silhouettes, but Jim is diving into the folders marked "Top Secret," "Experimental," and "Just Plain Weird." From gravity-defying designs that shouldn't have flown (but did) to the mysterious aerial phenomena that have baffled pilots for decades, this session uncovers the stories that textbooks usually leave behind. |
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After 75 Years, an MIA Soldier Comes Home
May 20 | 11:30a
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History is often told in grand sweeping gestures, but its most profound moments are found in the quiet return of a neighbor. Join us for a moving and deeply personal session with John Zimkus, renowned historian of the Harmon Museum and the Warren County Historical Society.
After three-quarters of a century, a local mystery has finally reached its conclusion. Zimkus will share the incredible, multi-generational journey of a Warren County hero who was missing in action for 75 years - who they were, why they fought, how they gave the ultimate sacrifice, and ultimately how they were found. |
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Mid-Century Modern Style & Lebanon’s Russel Wright
July 17 | 11:30a
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In this talk, curator of the Harmon Museum's Mid-Century Modern Exhibit, Donna Summers, explores the Mid-Century Modern movement and collaborative genius of designer Russell Wright and his wife, Mary Einstein.
Their philosophy of creating beautiful, functional, and accessible designs for everyday life shaped the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic beyond just furniture, but as a complete lifestyle. She will also discuss Wright's profound influence on the movement and his enduring legacy. |
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July 15, 2026 - TBA
August 19, 2026 - TBA
September 16, 2026- The Story Behind the 1795 Beedle Cabin - John Zimkus
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Harmon MuseumTues - Sat: | 10am - 4pm
Year Round |
RESEARCH LIBRARY
Thurs & Fri | 10-4pm
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1795 BEEDLE cABINSaturdays | 11-1pm
April - December |
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Thank you to our generous sponsors:
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Mary Alice Leisure
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