Presidents Day at the Ohio History Center
Feb. 16
Ohio History Center 800 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA Open in Google Map
Noon–3 p.m.
Adult - $16 Senior (60+) - $14 Child (age 4–12) - $10 Child (3 & under) - Free Ohio History Connection Member - Free
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Celebrate Presidents Day at the Ohio History Center!

Explore Ohio’s rich presidential history through our collections, a special exhibit on voting rights, and a special talk by Sherry Hall, retired Site Manager for the Warren G. Harding Presidential Sites.  Included with museum admission, but advance registration recommended.

  • 1 p.m. - Warren G. Harding Talk 
    • The story of President Harding, our 29th president, is not widely known. Harding has been relegated to a footnote of history, but he has a multi-faceted story which needs to be aired. Sherry Hall, retired site manager from the Warren G. Harding Presidential Sites, will tell the fascinating story of his rise from humble beginnings to U.S. Senator and President. She will outline what he accomplished in his brief, 29-month presidency and what went wrong when his legacy took shape.

Ongoing throughout the day:

  • Presidential memorabilia curators' table  
  • Common Cause Ohio for voter info: Home - Common Cause Ohio 
  • Presidential craft activities 
  • Ohio Women Vote: 100 Years of Change traveling exhibit 

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