Program Schedule
Date
February 16, 2026, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Title
President Rosecrans? Hometown Hero - What Might Have Been
Presenter
Michael Wise
Summary
Mr. Wise portrays his second great-uncle, Captain George M. Wise, who served as Adjutant for the Union's 43rd Ohio Infantry Regiment, under Major General Rosecrans of Sunbury.
He reviews Rosecrans' incredible life, successes, and failures. He will also discuss why his men loved him, and his stormy, disastrous relationship with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and Commanding General U.S.Grant. He will also reveal the intriguing story behind how Rosecrans was asked to be President Lincoln's running mate in 1864, and how Grant destroyed Rosecrans' military reputation.
Date
March 16, 2026, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Title
Columbus: A Bluegrass Babylon
Presenter
Rich Baker and Brent Davids
Summary
Brent Davis, a content director at WOSU until his retirement, and Rich Baker, longtime host of The Bluegrass Ramble radio program, share the history of bluegrass music in Columbus and Central Ohio and its impact on culture and entertainment. In this 60-minute visual presentation filled with historical photos and stories, learn about the Appalachian migration, The Folk Scare, and how this niche music genre has moved in and out of the mainstream in our area.