2026 Museum Events
Join us for an exciting lineup of events at the museum in 2026!
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March 10 @ 6:30 P.M. "Clyde Memories Road Show." This will be a time for people of Clyde and others from surrounding communities to bring a cherished personal antique, item of historical significance, etc., to share with the group in attendance.
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April 14 @ 6:30 P.M. "Clyde Heritage League Annual Meeting" The meeting is for members of the Clyde Heritage League and is open to the public. It will be a short business meeting with annual reports and an election of trustees. A Lifetime Achievement award will be presented in memory of Dorothy Cox.
7:00 P.M.- History Presentation: A history of the Clyde Light and Power Plant will be presented by City Manager Justin LaBenne.
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May 12 @6:30 P.M. "War of 1812 in Northwest Ohio." In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Larry Michaels of Fremont, Ohio, will present it. He will share how this conflict is historically significant from a viewpoint of the war in Northwest Ohio, particularly Fremont, Perrysburg, and Lake Erie.
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June 19, 6:00-8:30 P.M. "Concert on the Lawn: Marquis 66." This rock-n-roll band will be returning by popular demand to perform a night of oldies rock and classic rock from a bygone era.
Food Truck: "Great Plains Bison Burgers." They serve buffalo burgers, beef hot dogs, beef philly steak & cheese sandwiches, nachos, loaded nachos, walking tacos, grilled cheese, cold drinks, and etc.
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June 30 @ 6:30 P.M. "George Washington and the Continental Army @ Valley Forge." In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, an expert historian and first-person historical interpreter, Kenneth Hammontree of Ashland, Ohio will come on the eve of the Fourth of July as George Washington and share him and his army's experiences in the Valley Forge Campaign during the American Revolution. It is sure to be an enjoyable and educational experience!
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July 17, 6:00-8:30 P.M. "Concert on the Lawn: Jim Sleek & The Uptown Country Band" It will be a fun and relaxing evening of classic and contemporary country favorites performed by a well-known and popular local country music group.
Food Truck: "Great Plains Bison Burgers." They serve buffalo burgers, beef hot dogs, beef philly steak & cheese sandwiches, nachos, loaded nachos, walking tacos, grilled cheese, cold drinks, and etc.
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August 14, 6:00-8:30 P.M. "Concert on the Lawn: Chris Buzzelli Jazz Band" This group is returning by popular demand and performs some of the best jazz music that you have ever heard in live performance. You will not be disappointed! Come and join us for some great music and good food.
Food Truck: "Nana's Kitchen." This food service offers many delicious Mexican food favorites such as tacos, burritos, nachos, tamales, taquitos, chalupas, and so much more.
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September 8 @ 6:30 P.M. "Clyde's Warriors: Charles H. McCleary & Rodger W. Young" In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Tiffany Willey Middleton of Chicago, Illinois will be sharing with us the history of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, Charles H. McCleary and World War II Medal of Honor recipient, Rodger W. Young, as well as a short history of the Medal of Honor. Both of these men lived in Clyde and are buried in McPherson Cemetery.
During 2026, in observance of America's 250th anniversary, Captain C.H. McCleary's and Pvt. Rodger W. Young's Medals of Honor will be on display in the Military Room at the Clyde Museum.
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September 11, 6:00-8:30 P.M. "Concert on the Lawn: Gary Meadows & Mike Blody Duo" These two gentlemen will be performing the wonderful genre of Americana music as well as some classic country music.
Food Truck: "Nana's Kitchen." This food service offers many delicious Mexican food favorites such as tacos, burritos, nachos, tamales, taquitos, chalupas, and so much more.
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October 13 @ 5:30 P.M. "McPherson Cemetery Walking Tour." A walking tour of the historic cemetery will be conducted by Larry Michaels and curator, Gene Smith. This is an annual event that highlights the history of significant individuals from Clyde's history as well as state and national significance that are buried in McPherson Cemetery.
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November 21, 12:00-3:00 P.M. "Winesburg Weekend Open Houses." The annual open houses at the Clyde Museum and General McPherson House will be open for visitors to come and visit the museums. There will be live music at both locations, Civil War artillery reenactment group at the McPherson House, and holiday goodies served at both locations as well as hot cider over an open fire at the house. Come and join us for fun and learning!
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We will be hosting and conducting an America 250 Book Club during 2026 in collaboration with the Clyde Public Library. Please visit our museum Facebook page, "Clyde Museum & General McPherson House and the Clyde Library website for more details.
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