Come learn about Ohio government and history and earn the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge at the Ohio Statehouse. The Ohio Statehouse Museum and Education Center invites you to attend Statehouse Merit Badge Day. The Ohio Statehouse is the state’s Capitol, a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Scouts and parents are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch as space will be provided. The program includes a tour of the Ohio Statehouse given by Statehouse historians Chris Matheney. Chris will be your Merit Badge counselors for the program following the tour.
The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. with registration in the Museum Gallery. The counseling session will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a great way to learn about Ohio government and history while earning the Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge.
Registration is required. Please, contact Chris Matheney, CSRAB historical site manager, at cmatheney@csrab.state.oh.us to register for this event. *Space is limited to the first 20 applicants.