Franklin County Archives - Ohio History Connection

August 12, 2022

From Art to Zinnias: Unique Tours of the Ohio Statehouse

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 […]

August 12, 2022

Open Doors: Discover the Otterbein Mausoleum

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 […]

August 12, 2022

Open Doors: Happy 175th Anniversary Clintonville

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.

August 12, 2022

Open Doors: Trouble on the Scioto’s Water Lecture by author Janet Shailer

Historical lecture on the book “Trouble on the Scioto’s Water” by local author Janet Shailer

August 12, 2022

Open Doors: Discover Towers Hall at Otterbein University

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, […]

August 11, 2022

Open Doors: Southwest Franklin County Historical Society 40th Anniversary

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and visit the Grove City Museum.

August 10, 2022

Open Doors: Picnic with the Grants

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.

August 10, 2022

Open Doors: Westerville History Museum Archives & the Library’s Innovation Lab Tour

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 […]

August 10, 2022

Open Doors: An Evening with Blendon Lodge: An Ancient Tradition in Westerville

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 […]

August 9, 2022

Open Doors: Century Village/Train Depot Open House

Enjoy a special open house at Century Village with members of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society, along with a tour of the restored train depot.