Ohio Cabins and Camping, Southwest Ohio Cabins and Camping - clinton county

Among the 75 items on display are jewelry and wreaths made of human hair, a doll inspired by the 1918 flu pandemic, items from Burch Arthur's funeral home and many artifacts that were once used in daily life but whose function now eludes us. Exhibit runs Wednesdays - Fridays from 1 pm - 4 pm or by appointment. Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust St., Wilmington, OH 45177. www.clintoncountyhistory.org. 937-382-4684. $5

We travel to explore, for adventure, to see the sights and to experience the new. We go on journeys, pilgrimages and vacations. We travel to help our world and to change ourselves for the better. This exhibit is a multi-media, multi-platform depository of memories, photos and items from individuals who have traveled for service and education with the assistance of the Isaac Harvey Fund. Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm. Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington College, College and Douglas St., Wilmington, OH 45177. www.wilmington.edu/qhc. 937-382-6661 x 719. Free

See how and where asparagus grows. Pick your own fresh asparagus. Brausch Asparagus Farm, 2514 Center Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177. 937-382-2384.

With a permanent exhibit on the history of Quakers in southwest Ohio, an 1840s-style meetinghouse and multiple other art and history exhibits throughout the year, a visit to the Quaker Heritage Center tells the story of the past, present and future of Quakers around the world. Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington College, College & Douglas Streets, Wilmington, OH 45177. www.qhc@wilmington.edu. 937-382-6661 x 719. Free Admission.

One of the many ways for children to learn about other cultures is through play. The dolls and books on display here are all part of the collections of the Quaker Heritage Center that have helped generations of children explore the daily life, traditions, games and history of groups of people around the world. Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington College, College & Douglas Streets, Wilmington, OH 45177. www.wilmington.edu/qhc. 937-382-6661 x 719. Free.

Specializing in strawberries and raspberries. Stokes Farm, 2822 Center Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177. 937-382-4004.

Young people, ages 3 - 17, can register any fish caught in Cowan Lake during the June derby. Fish may be registered at one of the participating bait stores. The derby is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. There will be six winners. Each winner receives a $10.00 gift certificate good at one of the bait stores. Cowan Lake State Park, 1750 Osborn Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177. 937-289-2340 Free

U-pick your own delicious, fresh strawberries right from the field. Call ahead to ensure the perfect harvest conditions. A & M Farm Orchard, 424 SR 251, Midland, OH 45148. 513-875-2500.

The Clinton County Farmers' Market returns for its summer season. Saturday markets will be held on Mulberry Street in front of the General Denver from 8:30 am - noon. Wednesday markets will be held in the downtown mural lot from 4 pm - 7 pm. Rain or shine these markets will offer great fresh produce, meats, herbs, plants, flowers, baked goods and artisan crafts. Downtown Wilmington, OH 45177. www.clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com.

This traveling exhibit from the Ohio Historical Society explores Ohio's participation in the war and focuses especially on individuals' choices that impacted local communities and the course of the war. Three themes - Democracy, Transformation and Memory - are used to reveal Civil War stories that impacted Ohio in the 9th century to the present day. Through the lens of these themes, the exhibit explores topics such as civil rights, political dissent, pacifism, religion and popular culture and reveals patterns in our country's response to such topics throughout history. Fri. & Mon. 9am - 4 pm & Sat. 9 am - 9 pm. Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington College, College & Douglas St., Wilmington, OH 45177. www.wilmington.edu/qhc. 937-382-6661 x 719. Free

U-pick your own delicious, fresh apples right from the field. Call ahead to ensure the perfect harvest conditions. A & M Farm, 424 SR 251, Midland, OH 45148. 513-875-2500.

This traveling exhibit by artist Helen Broadfoot from the Missing Peace Art Space is a body of work painted for the children of war. Comprised of ten large oil paintings, it draws on text from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm, Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington College, College & Douglas St., Wilmington, OH 45177. 937-382-6661 x 719. www.wilmington.edu/qhc. Free