Educational Programs

*You can visit our YouTube channel for recordings of past programs*

“Johnny Appleseed and Early Ohio Cider Culture” with Dr. William Kerrigan
October 11th @ 6:00 PM

Just when you think you know everything there is to know about Johnny Appleseed! Join us as Dr. William Kerrigan, Professor of American History at Muskingum University, shares information from his book, Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard: A Cultural History. Dr. Kerrigan carefully dissects the oral tradition of the Appleseed myth and draws upon material from archives and local historical societies across New England and the Midwest to give us a new way of looking at John Chapman’s life and the environmental and cultural significance of the plant he propagated. Admission to this program is free thanks to the support of the Coshocton Foundation.

Fall Preschool Program
​Every Thursday from October 26th to November 16th @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM

JHM’s Preschool Program is returning every Thursday from October 26th to November 16th! Join us to learn all about pioneer living and how they would have celebrated Thanksgiving. This program is geared toward children 3 – 5 years old (but those a little younger and a little older are welcome as well!). Registration is free of charge but required, and will open on October 5th. Click the button below to register, or call us at 740-622-8710.

​Mary Harris Prizes Essay Contest

It's time again to don your thinking caps and grab your laptops! We are pleased to announce that we will host our annual Mary Harris Prizes non-fiction essay contest again this year! ✏️

Essays must be 1,000 - 3,000 words and relate to the Coshocton Frontier. Only non-fiction with proper citations will be accepted. The competition is open to persons of any age who reside or work in Coshocton County, including students whose permanent home is in Coshocton County.
The competition has $3,500 allotted for prize money--$1,000 for 1st Place, $500 for 2nd, and five $200 prizes for Honorable Mention. A $1000 award will also be granted at the judges' discretion. Essays may be submitted from now to November 1, 2023.

Family Paint Night
November 5th @ 1:00 - 3:00 OR 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Family Paint Night is back on November 5th! We will be offering two times to choose from: 1 - 3 and 4 - 6 PM. This art class is geared towards children ages 6 and older and their guardians. Each person will paint their own 16” x 20” stretched canvas using acrylic paints.

Registration will be required as class sizes are limited. Registration will begin on October 11th at 12:00 PM.

A Scholarly Chat with Dr. Scott Butler
November 16th @ 6:00 PM

Dr. Scott Butler is back with a new discussion titled “Coshocton and the World in the 18th Century!”

The first Coshocton was founded about 1748. Events in Coshocton and Ohio shaped the course of history of the United States and the World in major ways. Dr. Butler will take known information about Coshocton and connect them to World events, and new information about Coshocton will be presented. At the end of the discussion, the winners of the 2023 Mary Harris Prizes Essay Contest will be announced and awarded.

Admission to the chat is $4 for adults, $3 for students, and free admission for Friends of the Museum members and participants of the Mary Harris Prizes Essay Contest.

Meet Me at the Museum

“Meet Me at the Museum” every last Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a lunchtime program! Bring a lunch or enjoy some snacks on us as we gather together and casually discuss a new topic each time we meet.

No registration is needed. This program is offered at no charge and made possible by the support of the Ohio Arts Council.

​Qigong Classes at JHM, Instructed by Holli Rainwater

***CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
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​Want a good way to shake off those mid-week blues, already feeling the dreary winter season setting in, or just want a fun, relaxing way to get moving? Why not spend an hour with Holli Rainwater and a session of Qigong at the museum, every Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 AM!

Qigong (pronounced 'chee gong') is an ancient Chinese health care system that combines gentle body movements, breath practice, and deep relaxation. We will use the Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi form as our core practice. This is a very "user friendly" form with many benefits for both the beginner and more seasoned practitioner.

This class is free of charge and no prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and lightweight shoes. Qigong is very gentle and relaxing and does not require getting down on the floor. Holli Rainwater will lead the class, who has been studying and teaching Qigong since 2004 and is certified as a Tai Chi Easy practice leader. This program is made possible by the support of the Joe R. Engle Museum Gallery Fund of the Coshocton Foundation.

The Johnson-Humrickhouse ​Museum

300 N. Whitewoman St.
​Coshocton, Ohio 43812
(740) 622-8710
JHMUSEUM@JHMUSEUM.ORG