Home Entertainment of the 1870s: Pastimes and Crafts

Home Entertainment of the 1870s: Pastimes and Crafts

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Before television, phones, and video games, families found plenty of ways to entertain themselves at home.

Home Entertainment of the 1870s: Pastimes and Crafts
March 21 | 1–3 PM
Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E. Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023
This is an official America 250 event 🇺🇸

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon exploring some of the crafts and pastimes people enjoyed in the 1870s. Visitors of all ages can try hands-on activities, learn a bit of the history behind them, and discover how many of these simple forms of entertainment can still be enjoyed today.

This is a free event. Drop by anytime between 1-3 pm on Saturday, March 21!

Reception - Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott

Reception - Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott

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Join us for the opening reception of Ohio’s Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott on March 24, 5-7 pm. Meet Hebron native Brandon Elijah Scott and experience his striking images of Ohio’s landscapes and wildlife in the elegant setting of the historic Avery-Downer House.

Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott Public Viewing

Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott Public Viewing

Robbins Hunter Museum (map)

The Robbins Hunter Museum invites you to experience Ohio’s Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott.

This compelling exhibition captures Ohio’s landscapes and wildlife through Scott’s intimate and reverent lens. From the still waters of Killdeer Plains to the ancient stone of Hocking Hills, the collection offers both powerful wildlife portraits and quiet, contemplative scenes that reveal the beauty and vitality of the natural world.

Get to Know the Robbins Hunter Museum: Volunteer Opportunities

Get to Know the Robbins Hunter Museum: Volunteer Opportunities

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Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in the Granville community? Volunteer at the Robbins Hunter Museum!

Stop by the museum on Thursday, March 26 for a “Get to Know the Museum” volunteer gathering and learn how you can get involved in supporting this historic Granville landmark. We’re always looking for friendly faces to help with events, tours, gardens, or special programs throughout the year.

Stop by to meet the team, hear about upcoming opportunities, and discover how you can be part of the museum’s work in preserving local history and welcoming visitors.

Thursday, March 26
1:30 pm
or drop in during the evening from 4:30–7:30 pm
Robbins Hunter Museum
221 East Broadway, Granville

Whether you have a few hours a month or just want to learn more, we’d love to meet you.

Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott Evening Viewing

Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott Evening Viewing

Robbins Hunter Museum (map)

Join us for an evening viewing of Ohio’s Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott.

Through striking large-format canvas works, Scott invites viewers to pause and encounter Ohio’s wild places with renewed attention. His photography bridges art and conservation, offering rare glimpses of native wildlife alongside sweeping natural landscapes.

Get to Know the Robbins Hunter Museum (Evening Hours)

Get to Know the Robbins Hunter Museum (Evening Hours)

Robbins Hunter Museum (map)

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in the Granville community? Volunteer at the Robbins Hunter Museum!

Stop by the museum on Thursday, March 26 for a “Get to Know the Museum” volunteer gathering and learn how you can get involved in supporting this historic Granville landmark. We’re always looking for friendly faces to help with events, tours, gardens, or special programs throughout the year.

Stop by to meet the team, hear about upcoming opportunities, and discover how you can be part of the museum’s work in preserving local history and welcoming visitors.

Thursday, March 26
Drop in anytime from 4:30–7:30 pm
Robbins Hunter Museum
221 East Broadway, Granville

Whether you have a few hours a month or just want to learn more, we’d love to meet you.

Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott Viewing

Ohio's Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott Viewing

Robbins Hunter Museum (map)

This is the final opportunity to view Ohio’s Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott at the Robbins Hunter Museum.

Experience a thoughtful collection of images that celebrate Ohio’s landscapes, wildlife, and the quiet grace found in the natural world.