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Cannon Firing and Events
July 19, 2024
 
Cannon Firing at the Statehouse
Please be informed that a Civil War-era cannon will be fired from the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse Tuesday, July 23 , 2024.

Historical reenactors from 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A will fire one of the Ohio Statehouse’s Civil War-era cannons from the West Plaza (High Street side) of Capitol Square at 7:15 p.m.

As these sounds can be startling, we wish to give advance notice to everyone working on and near Capitol Square. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Rupert at 614-728-4185.

Events in July:

Tuesday, July 23, the All-Ohio State Fair Band will perform at noon until 12:30 p.m. on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday, July 23, one cannon firing at 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ohioans in Space Family Day focuses on the importance of Ohio’s role in space exploration, and will include videos, art talks, story times and activities. For more details about this free event, please visit our website.