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Cannon Firings Canceled:  Civil War Encampment Indoors
April 27, 2026
 
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Repose of Lincoln
Repose of Lincoln
Please be informed that the canon firings have been canceled at the Ohio Statehouse Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Due to rain, the cannon firings will not take place.

The public is invited inside the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda and Atrium for the annual commemoration of the Repose of Lincoln with historical reenactors from 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A.

The day’s activities, without cannon firings, include Civil War reenactors, music, a video and a replica of Lincoln’s coffin on display in the Rotunda. The public is encouraged to join! Please visit OhioStatehouse.org for more details.