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STATEHOUSE CALENDAR

Black History Month at the Ohio Statehouse
 

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Time

February 2 - February 23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location

Atrium
The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215


Description

The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a special display and free historical performances each Tuesday at noon. Visitors can also enjoy a special soul food menu at the Capitol Cafe each Tuesday in February.

Live performances by "We’ve Known Rivers"
We've Known Rivers is a group of dynamic storytellers that commemorate the African-American experience in American history through engaging first-person presentations. If you or your organization would like to schedule a group to attend a performance, please, contact Katie Clement at 614/728-3726 or kclement@csrab.state.oh.us.

February 2- Anthony Gibbs as John Parker
February 9- Dr. Annette Jefferson as Mahalia Jackson
February 16- Sandra Quick presenting The Right to Vote
February 23- Dr. Carren Moham as Marion Anderson (this performance will take place in the Museum Gallery)