STATEHOUSE CALENDAR

Join us for an exciting, family-friendly day at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as we commemorate the Repose of President Abraham Lincoln! Experience history come to life with Civil War reenactors, music, and a replica of Lincoln’s coffin on display in the Rotunda.

Due to predicted rain, the event will be held inside the Ohio Statehouse.  The cannons will not be fired.

Inside the Statehouse, Civil War medical displays and an Artillery camp will be set up for guests to see. Visitors can meet reenactors from the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A and the 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company B. Additionally, The Ladies Aid Society will host a table with interactive activities. Guests will enjoy historical music from the Song Sparrow, Diane Virostko, guitar by Steve Ball and bugle by Philip Textor.

The Statehouse Rotunda will host a replica of President Lincoln’s coffin will be on display, along with a historic 36-star flag. The flag flew over Capitol Square during the Repose of President Lincoln on April 29, 1865. 

The history of Camp Delaware and the 5th USCT will be presented by Community Arts Network.

Meet Pauline Cushman - Spy of the Cumberland on April 29.  

The Statehouse Museum Shop, on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse, offers copies of Lincoln’s Gettysburg and Second Inaugural Addresses, small statues of President Lincoln and Lincoln’s hat and a beard attachment. Mini cannons, replica Civil War firearms, and other Civil War memorabilia are also available.

The Capitol Café will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for visitors to grab food and beverages.

For more info, email mrupert@ohiostatehouse.org.