The Ohio Statehouse celebrated its 150th birthday on Nov. 15, 2011. The building, which took 22 years to complete, originally opened to the public on Nov. 15, 1861.

Featured Guests:
- Steve Ball and Payton Seats, performing music of the Civil War
- William Carleton, Executive Director of the Capitol Square Review & Advisory Board
- Bob Davis reenacting Gov. William Dennison, who served as Ohio's Governor 1860-1862
- Students from St. Mary's School in Columbus, reciting House Concurrent Resolution 25 which honors the Ohio Statehouse on the occasion of its sesquicentennial
- Charles Moses, Chairman of the Capitol Square Foundation
- Rep. Bill Batchelder, Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
- Sen. Tom Niehaus, President of the Ohio Senate
- First Lady Karen Kasich