In 1964, David Zimmer and Orn Huntington started a Halloween tradition. The Berwick Ball celebrated and supported Central Ohio's LGBTQ+ community for three decades.
The Ohio Statehouse is the seat of the state’s government. But it’s also a beautiful building with a great art collection, lovely grounds, and an incredible history. Join the Ohio Statehouse Museum and Education Center for a day of unique, topical tours that show off many different aspects of one of the oldest working capitols […]
The Otterbein Mausoleum, dedicated November 30, 1924, sits along the southern bank of Otterbein Cemetery. As part of the Ohio Open Doors Program, the mausoleum doors will be open for visitors. The structure is 98 years old and is on the National Historical Register for its architectural style. Visitors will enjoy learning the history of […]
We’re celebrating Clintonville’s 175th anniversary! Join us to re-live Clintonville’s past by riding the Red Trolley! We will recreate the trolley route around Arcadia and Blenheim. This event is sponsored by the Clintonville Historical Society in conjunction with the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio Open Doors and he Whetstone Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Historical lecture on the book “Trouble on the Scioto’s Water” by local author Janet Shailer
Towers Hall is the oldest building at Otterbein University in Westerville. The building was designed by architect R.T. Brookes, who also designed the original Columbus City Hall. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Towers Hall is known for its Victorian Gothic architecture. As part of the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio Open Doors Program, […]
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and visit the Grove City Museum.
Bring your own picnic and enjoy an afternoon on the lawn of the historic Grant-Sawyer Home, which is the oldest home in Grove City. Period re-enactors representing the Grant family will be on-site. Tours of the home will be offered as well.
Enjoy a walk through the Westerville History Museum’s archive and collection space and see what items we collect and how we care for them. Tour the Westerville Public Library’s innovation lab to see what things you can do including reserve time in a recording studio, custom print large banners, use design software, 3D print and […]
A member of Blendon Lodge will provide a guided tour of the Westerville Lodge Building. Visitors will then be invited to observe and participate in a short ritualized opening and closing of a Lodge “meeting” in the main lodge room that will include a question & answer session with the officers of the lodge. We […]
