Educational Programs

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

Crafternoons at the Museum
October 21, 2026 @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Get ready for Crafternoons at the Museum! In honor of our America 250 exhibit, Through Their Hands: People and Treasures of Early Coshocton, JH Museum is hosting a series of handcrafting workshops this fall. Our second class will be slow stitching with Holli Rainwater!

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Preschool Program: The Colorful World of Eric Carle
Every Thursday Oct. 29 - Nov. 19, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Join us at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum for a series of fun programs for preschoolers! Every Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. for four weeks from October 29th to November 19th, kids will learn all about the books created by Eric Carle! We’ll read one of his iconic books each week, then play games, investigate museum artifacts, and make a craft related to each book. This program is geared toward children 3 – 5 years old (but those a little younger and a little older are welcome as well!) and is offered free of charge with the support of The Schooler Foundations and The Ohio Arts Council.

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Mary Harris Prizes Non-fiction Essay Contest
Due November 2, 2026

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.

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Tween Museum Takeover
Every second Monday Every Month @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Calling all tweens! Join us at JH Museum for a fun new program designed for 12 to 14 year olds (but those a little younger or a little older are welcome as well)! This event offers a unique opportunity to explore how the museum operates behind the scenes.

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Meet Me at the Museum

“Meet Me at the Museum” every every quarter 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.

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Qigong Classes at JHM, Instructed by Holli Rainwater

***CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***

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.