STATEHOUSE CALENDAR

Virtual tours of the Ohio Statehouse featuring different themes each day will be presented by Statehouse staff. Each tour can be followed through Facebook Live on the Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OhioStatehouseMuseum/

Tour du Jour

Monday, September 14

Statehouse Highlights: Follow along with Statehouse Museum staff as they talk about some of the most popular and beautiful spots in the Ohio State Capitol.

Tuesday, September 15

First Ladies of Ohio: The Ohio’s governors tend get quite a bit of attention, but how well do you know the First Ladies? Join us on a tour of the Statehouse that will focus on the lives and roles of the First Ladies of the state of Ohio.

Wednesday, September 16

Civil Rights in Ohio: Take a tour that will explore the history of civil and political rights in Ohio through the lens of the Ohio Statehouse.

Thursday, September 17

Cupola Tour: The Cupola is one of the features that makes the Ohio Statehouse especially unique among state capitols. Come along for the climb, and see some stunning views of the city of Columbus.

Friday, September 18

Art Tour: The Ohio Statehouse is home to a fascinating collection of art, from giant canvases capturing crucial historical moments, to intricate details of the Battleship Ohio silver. Join us as we explore the art and artistry of the Statehouse.

Saturday, September 19

Suffrage Centennial: This year celebrates the 100^th anniversary of the passage of the 19^th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. This tour will cover the people and events connected with the Ohio Statehouse that were key to the fight for women’s suffrage.

To learn about other Open Doors in Ohio, visit the Ohio History Connection website.