Next Classic Movie Night Part Of ‘Ohio Goes To The Movies’ Initiative
(From the Hancock Historical Museum)
The Hancock Historical Museum invites the community to its next Classic Movie Night screening on Friday, May 15, 2026, featuring the star-studded 1964 screwball comedy What a Way to Go!. The screening is part of the statewide Ohio Goes to the Movies initiative, celebrating Ohio’s rich cinematic heritage.
Ohio Goes to the Movies is a 2026 statewide celebration and film series for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring over 250 free, Ohio-centric movie screenings across all 88 counties. Running from February to October 2026, it highlights Ohio’s role in cinema, featuring films shot in the state, produced by Ohioans, or featuring local themes.
This Hollywood comedy stars Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, and Dick Van Dyke. Both Paul Newman, a native of Shaker Heights, and Dean Martin, born in Steubenville, called the Buckeye State home.
Classic Movie Night is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. Historical information begins promptly at 7:00 p.m., and the film begins after. Complimentary popcorn and refreshments will be provided. BYOB is welcome.
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a classic comedy with fellow film fans in an authentic, big-screen setting at the Hancock Historical Museum, located at 422 West Sandusky Street in Findlay.
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2026 CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT SCHEDULE
6/12 — Footloose (PG, 1984) | Starring Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, and John Lithgow | Presented by the Ray Browne Association
7/17 — Rocky (PG, 1976) | Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burgess Meredith
8/15 — The Mummy (PG-13, 1999) | Starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz *Saturday — Bill & Gail Miller Outdoor Movie — Bring your own lawn chair
10/23 — North by Northwest (PG, 1959) | Starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint | Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
11/20 — Murder, My Sweet (NR, 1944) | Starring Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, and Otto Kruger | Presented by the University of Findlay Department of Media and Communication
12/18 — White Christmas (G, 1954) | Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen
For a complete schedule of 2026 Classic Movie Night titles or more information, visit www.hancockhistoricalmuseum.org or call 419-423-4433.
The Hancock Historical Museum is a privately funded, nonprofit history museum founded in 1970 driven to honor Hancock County’s past while inspiring its future. It is the only nonprofit organization preserving Hancock County’s rich heritage through vibrant educational programs, dynamic exhibits, and preservation efforts. Thousands of children and adults tour the museum’s nine facilities every year to learn more about the community and its contributions to the region.