Behind the Scenes at Rickenbacker Woods: Preserving a National Historic Landmark
Sep. 13
Eddie Rickenbacker Boyhood Home 1330 E. Livingston Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43205 Open in Google Map
September 13, 2026 / 2-5 p.m.

Additional Considerations:
Free parking is available on-site and adjacent lots. Portions of the tour involve walking on outdoor surfaces and historic building access may be limited in some areas. Non-commercial photography is permitted. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
ALL - Free

Step behind the scenes at the Eddie Rickenbacker Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark and the childhood home of America’s “Ace of Aces.” Enjoy free guided tours of the historic home, explore the Rickenbacker Woods campus and Livingston Reads Storybook Park, and learn about efforts to preserve and interpret one of Ohio’s most significant historic sites.

Visitors will receive a behind-the-scenes look at restoration plans, future museum concepts, historic photographs, and exhibits highlighting Eddie Rickenbacker’s remarkable life and legacy.

The event will also preview the upcoming Eddie Rickenbacker Week celebration and launch the “From Livingston Avenue to the World: What Courage Means to Me” Youth Essay and Art Challenge.

Free and open to the public.

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