Educational Programs

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

Mary Harris Prizes Essay Readings
November 21st @ 6:00 PM

Join us at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum for an inspiring evening as participants in the annual Mary Harris Prizes Essay Contest share their essays on the fascinating and complex history of the Coshocton frontier! 

Transforming Tales: Exploring Culture and the Animal Within with Rachel Yoder
December 18th @ 6:30PM
@ JH Museum or via Zoom

Join us on December 18th at 6:30 PM for a unique conversation with Rachel Yoder, author of the critically acclaimed novel Nightbitch (Doubleday, 2021), now a major motion picture starring Amy Adams. Yoder, who grew up in Coshocton County and worked at JHM as a teenager, will join us via Zoom for a special exploration of her novel's themes. We'll highlight Native American and Asian artifacts from our collection, using them to delve into origin and transformation stories from various cultures. How do these stories, like that of a woman transforming into a dog in Nightbitch, influence our view of humanity? Join us in the Special Exhibit Gallery to find out if animal stories, ancient and modern, can help us be better humans.

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.

​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
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