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Black History Month at the Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a special exhibition and free historical performances each Tuesday at noon.

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. Each performance will take place at noon in the Atrium.

Feb 6 - “Good News, the Chariot's Coming: African-American Women Who Rode for Freedom” by Annette Jefferson

Feb 13 - “Stories and Songs of the Black Experience” by Paisha Thomas

Feb 20 - “Fighting for Freedom: Ohio's Black Civil War Soldiers” by Anthony Gibbs

Feb 27 - “The Right to Vote: Stories of Struggle and Resilience” by Sandra Quick

If you have a group of 10 people or more who would like to attend a performance, please call Katie Montgomery at 614-728-3726 about seating availability.