Upcoming Events
Schützenfest 2023
Fest Dates: June 16-18, 2023
Ninth Ohio Appearance: June 18
Past Events
Talk - "Food & Drink in the Ninth Ohio: A Virtual Progressive Dinner" by Andrew M. Houghtaling.
Delhi Historical Society - May 2022
Did German-American soldiers really drink beer and eat sauerkraut? Find out the answers to these questions and more! German-American restaurateurs take note!
Talk - "The Ninth Ohio & Cincinnati Germans During the American Civil War" by Andrew M. Houghtaling
Northern Kentucky University German Department - February 2022
A short presentation covering some of the main reasons for immigration to Cincinnati, enlisting in the war, and the general experiences of the average soldier, including those in the Ninth.
Talk - "Food & Drink in the Ninth Ohio: A Virtual Progressive Dinner" by Andrew M. Houghtaling. (German American Heritage Month Lecture Series)
German Heritage Museum - October 2021
Did German-American soldiers really drink beer and eat sauerkraut? Find out the answers to these questions and more! The Ninth Ohio: A Living History will also hold an encampment in front of the museum. **FREE TO THE PUBLIC**
Talk - "How is Living History Important to Public History?" by Andrew M. Houghtaling.
University of Cincinnati Public History - October 2021
Using reproduction items, we will discuss the various aspects of living history, including methods, the importance of authenticity, and whether it still has value today.
Living History - "Die Neuner" (Canceled)
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield, August 6-8, 2021
(Canceled) The Ninth Ohio: A Living History collaborated with Tuebor Historic Events and The Broadside Mess to recreate three companies of the Ninth Ohio and their actions at the Battle of Carnifex Ferry in September of 1861. Although this event was canceled, you may still find our groundbreaking research here!
Schützenfest Cincinnati
Kolping Society of Cincinnati - July 2021
With our Kameradinnen from the Amaranth Society, we will have displays and demonstrations all day long on Sunday, and will form up in the parade to celebrate the beginning of the competition. Click here for photos!
Drill - Private Event
Melbourne, KY - September 2021
Soldaten will go through evolutions according to the Prussian Drill, new recruits will be instructed on the finer details of carrying one's kit, setting up a tent, cooking, and the like.
Bockfest Parade
Cincinnati Bockfest - February 2020
"Travel BOCK In Time With Us" is the them this year as we celebrate the coming of spring, and Cincinnati's brewing and German heritage!
Mecklenburg Gardens 1865 Homecoming Dinner
Mecklenburg Gardens, Cincinnati, OH - January 2020
Help us raise funds to purchase uniforms and create more great content. Mecklenburg Gardens will be donating a portion of the proceeds to our cause - come check it out!
Talk - "The Ninth Ohio During the American Civil War" by Andrew M. Houghtaling
James A. Ramage Civil War Museum - October 2019
A presentation covering the formation of the regiment, as well as some of the main reasons for immigration to Cincinnati, enlisting in the war, and the general experiences of the average soldier, including those in the Ninth.
Encampment (German Heritage Month Lecture Series)
German Heritage Museum - October 2019
Join The Ninth Ohio and Dann Woellert "The Food Etymologist" - Dann will be speaking about a famous Cincinnati German artist, Gerhard Lammers, while the Niners will have and encampment on the museum lawn, featuring displays and artifacts.
German Day Parade
Findlay Market - June 2019
We will join the GACL in our first official event - catch the parade around historic Findlay Market!
Talk - "Cincinnati, the Civil War, and German-Americans"
April 2019
Boy were these kids enthusiastic for history! Topics included the importance of Cincinnati during the war, and the influence of German-American immigrants on its outcomes.
Talk - "Beer, That Noble Gift: Lager Beer in the Ninth Ohio"
Bockfest "Beer & Bygone Days" - March 2019
Learn about the importance of beer and brewing culture not just to citizens, but German soldiers, such as the Niners, who enlisted to fight in the Civil War.
Talk - "The Ninth Ohio During the American Civil War" by Andrew M. Houghtaling (German-American Heritage Month Lecture Series)
German Heritage Museum - October 2018
A presentation covering the formation of the regiment, as well as some of the main reasons for immigration to Cincinnati, enlisting in the war, and the general experiences of the average soldier, including those in the Ninth.