STATEHOUSE NEWS

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As Ohioans prepare for the November presidential election, as well as the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate races across the state, the Statehouse Museum Shop, located on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus, is stocked with creative political gifts and campaign items for both sides of the aisle.

Political gifts range from campaign buttons and cookie cutters to jewelry. Just five of the unique political items available at the Statehouse Museum Shop (photos attached) include:

License Plate Frames: When it comes to the U.S. Presidential election, it is said, “As goes Ohio, so goes the nation.” Choose from three unique license plate frames and offer up your Ohio pride: “America’s favorite campaign stop,” “We’ll pick your President,” and “Established in 1803.” Each license plate frame retails for $15.50.

Democrat and Republican Cookie Cutters: Show your Republican and Democratic support by making the perfect cookie. The elephant and donkey cookie cutter will impress any guest with the perfect cut out cookie. Each cutter retails for $3.99.

Political Dish Towel: Show your party pride with a 21”x17” dish towel designed for any political dinner party. Each towel is 100% cotton damask and is machine washable. Each towel retails for $14.99.

Political Pewter Magnet: Show your party's pride on any magnetic surface with these 1 1/4” in diameter pewter medallion magnets. The magnet has Republican GOP elephant with red enamel background or Democratic donkey with blue background. Each magnet retails for $6.99.

Assorted Political Jewelry: Accessorize with political pride. Whether it is a donkey pin or elephant earrings, you’ll be ready for your next political rally. The Statehouse Museum Shop has jewelry starting at only $3.99.

The Statehouse Museum Shop, located on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse, specializes in unique gifts with an Ohio or political theme. Most gifts are made by Ohio artists or businesses, and many items are exclusive to the Museum Shop. The Museum Shop is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Gifts can also be purchased online at www.statehouseshop.com. For more information, contact the Statehouse Museum Shop at 614/728-9234.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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