STATEHOUSE CALENDAR

In honor of Women's History Month, the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board is hosting a series of free, 45-minute presentations most Tuesdays in March at noon in the Atrium in collaboration with different presenters! Each session will include up to 15 minutes for Q&A with the speaker or performer.

It is free and open to the public! For groups larger than 10, please call Ariana Glaser at 614-728-3726 to schedule.

March 11th: The History of Women’s Basketball in Columbus, presented by the Columbus Metropolitan Library

Columbus has a storied history with women’s basketball – from the earliest days to the brief tenure of the Columbus Quest. Join Local History & Genealogy librarian Megan Sheeran as she shares the triumphs and heartbreaks faced by girls and women who just want to play basketball.

March 18th: Florence Harding: First Lady of Consequence, presented by Sherry Hall from the Warren G. Harding Presidential Sites

Florence Kling Harding participated in the first election where women were allowed to vote for president. She used the White House as a forum to showcase the talents of women from all walks of life — scientists, athletes, musicians, singers, journalists, and artists. Mrs. Harding was smart, politically savvy, an avid learner — and complicated. Her fascinating story offers a glimpse into what a small-town Ohio girl brought to the most famous residence in the nation.

March 25th: People, Stories, and Art: A Portrait of My Life and Work Presented by Artist, Leslie Adams

Join artist Leslie Adams as she reveals the inspiration behind her portraits displayed at the Ohio Statehouse, contrasting the depiction of those and other distinguished leaders with the introspective nature of her monumental self-portraits. Experience her artistic journey—from her childhood at the Toledo Museum of Art to the influences shaping her work today—and discover the techniques that bring her portraits to life.