STATEHOUSE NEWS

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In acordance with orders issued by the President of the United State of America, in honor of the life and service of His Holiness Pope Francis, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on the day of interment.

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In honor of the life and service of Town and Country Fire District Lieutenant Paul Charles Mickolick, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Wayne County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower today, and will remain until sunset on the day of his funeral.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.
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(COLUMBUS, OH) — Members of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will meet Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus. The business meeting will be held in the State Room (room #108) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda is available upon request.

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Contact:
Megan Wycuff, Executive Director
Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board
614-752-9777 ¦ megan.wycuff@ohiostatehouse.org ¦ ohiostatehouse.org

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In honor of the life and service of Tri-Community Fire District Firefighter John Saunders, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Huron County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower today, and will remain until sunset on the day of his funeral.
All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will commemorate the Repose of President Abraham Lincoln in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda on Tuesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This day marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when around 50,000 mourners passed by Lincoln’s coffin in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse.

The day will include Civil War reenactors, a historic 36-star flag, artifacts, cannon firings, videos, music and a replica coffin. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to join!

On the front lawn of the Statehouse, Civil War medical displays and an Artillery camp will be set up for guests to see. Visitors can meet General William Tecumseh Sherman, James A. Garfield and his wife, and other 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 tent with interactive activities while the Ohio Statehouse cannons fire on the hour to entertain spectators. Guests will enjoy historical music from the Song Sparrow, Diane Virostko and Steve Ball.

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 Governor Thomas Worthington Center will feature a video about the 5th U.S. Colored Troops who mustered into the Union Army at Camp Delaware, courtesy of Community Arts Network.
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.

Contact mrupert@ohiostatehouse.org for more information. For groups of ten or more we ask that you schedule a tour inside the Ohio Statehouse by emailing tours@ohiostatehouse.org by April 16 to ensure your group can be accommodated.

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Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board continues the ongoing elevator modernization project. Please be aware of these planned elevator closures:

• · On April 15-18, elevator 6 in the South Light Court will be closed for painting. Please use elevator 5 in the North Light Court or other elevators.

• · On April 21-25, elevator 5 in the North Light Court will be closed for painting. Please use elevator 6 in the South Light Court or other elevators.

Thank you for your patience during this ongoing project. If you have questions, please contact the CSRAB office at 614-752-9777.

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The Ohio Statehouse invites families and friends to a FREE fossil tour on Saturday, April 19 from noon until 1:30 p.m. During this special tour, visitors will see fossil specimens, and then find similar fossils in the limestone walls and floors of the Ohio Statehouse.

The tour starts in the Worthington Center on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse. Fossils will be displayed by Dale M. Gnidovec, Curator of the OSU Orton Geological Museum. Mark Peter, Paleontologist at ODNR Division of Geological Survey, will lead the group inside and outside the Ohio Statehouse.

Each visitor will receive a free copy of the booklet, Statehouse Fossils: A Guide to Fossils of the Ohio Capitol, by Mark E. Peter. The booklet is provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological Survey.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year to encourage global conservation efforts and environmental protection. These events inspire young learners to explore the natural world and engage the public in efforts to care for our planet.

Photos are available on the Ohio Statehouse website: http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/galleries/geology-fossil-tour

This special tour is free and open to the public. Visitors may meet in the Worthington Center on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse. Registration is not required, but individuals or organizations that want to schedule a group to attend the tour should contact Ariana Glaser at 614-728-3726 or ariana.glaser@ohiostatehouse.org.

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Tuesdays, March 25, Women's History Month performance has been postponed due to illness. We thank you for your patience and understanding. Please continue to check our website and social media for updates regarding rescheduling this event! Older Posts