Join us as we explore the seedy side of history with Crime & Corruption! Bring the entire family and engage with fun activities linked to Ohio’s diverse and unique criminal past.
Sat., & Sun., August 20 and August 21, 10a.m.-5p.m.
$13/Adult
$11/age 60+ or college student with ID
$7/ages 4–12
Free/age 3 & under
Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission
Advance tickets are available but not required. Walk-up admission is available anytime during open hours at the Ohio History Center front desk. Members who wish to reserve tickets in advance can do so by calling 614-297-2300 during business hours.
Join us as we explore the seedy side of history with Crime & Corruption! Bring the entire family and engage with fun activities linked to Ohio’s diverse and unique criminal past. Learn about day-to-day crimes that people dealt with, investigate a crime scene, and even participate in circuit court trials in our Town Hall. While you’re here, explore Ohio Village’s homes and businesses, get to know the residents, and play old-fashioned games on the village green.
Programming will include:
Circuit court trials with Ohio Village residents in our Town Hall
An exploration of the fascinating history of fashion smuggling
An interactive crime scene investigation
Learning about the popular 1890s pseudoscience of Physiognamy and the origin of mugshots in police work
The history of bodysnatching w/ Ohio Village’s very own Grimm Brothers
Learning how to track down criminals with the Ohio Village Marshal
