STATEHOUSE NEWS
Half-staff flags for former Speaker Batchelder
February 16, 2022
Ohio Statehouse flags at half-staff
In honor of the life and service of former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, William G. Batchelder III, the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Medina County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, the Rhodes State Office Tower, and all state owned buildings until sunset on the day of his funeral, February 18, 2022.
 
 
 
2022 GREAT OHIOANS ANNOUNCED
February 9, 2022
Aminah Robinson, Joshua Giddings, Bob Hope
(Columbus, Ohio) – The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation announce the recipients of the 2022 Great Ohioan Award. The 2022 honorees were presented by the Capitol Square Foundation and unanimously approved by the CSRAB recently at the Board’s first meeting of 2022. The individuals were selected from nominations submitted by citizens and organizations from across Ohio.

The 2022 Great Ohioan awardees are Bob Hope, Aminah Robinson and Joshua Giddings.

Bob Hope, a popular entertainer, achieved success on stage, radio, television and film.

Biography: https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Leslie_T._Hope

Aminah Robinson, an artist, represented Black history and Ohio culture in her sculptures, paintings and books. She was a recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant.

Biography: https://poba.org/poba_artists/aminah-b-l-robinson/

Joshua Giddings, an attorney and politician, was a dedicated abolitionist in both the Ohio and U.S. House of Representatives.

Biography: https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Joshua_R._Giddings


“An abolitionist, an entertainer and an artist. This diverse class of Great Ohioans speaks to the depth of the Ohio experience,” said Capitol Square Foundation Chairman Charles Moses. “From different eras and genres, these individuals reaffirm Ohio’s rich history.”

The Great Ohioan Award commemorates Ohioans who played a significant role in an event or series of events of lasting significance in world, American or Ohio history. To be selected for the Great Ohioan Award, the nominee must have resided in Ohio for a minimum of five years. In addition, at least 25 years must have passed since the event in which the nominee participated is being commemorated.

Since 2003, 52 Great Ohioans have been recognized with the award for the special roles they played in history.

“Our 2022 Great Ohioans exemplify the ranging passions, talents and values that Ohioans champion together,” said Laura P. Battocletti, CSRAB executive director. “Through art, comedy and political activism, these individuals found their own paths to uplift their community and make Ohio proud. There’s no better time to highlight their accomplishments and the potential of our state’s citizens.”


GREAT OHIOAN AWARD RECIPIENTS

Great Ohioan honorees and their achievements are archived in a permanent Great Ohioan exhibit, which is part of the Ohio Statehouse Museum. While countless Ohioans have performed great actions for their community and beyond, only a select few have been named a “Great Ohioan.” This exhibit allows visitors to have a greater understanding of the recipients of the Great Ohioan award and discover how they affected local, national and world history. The exhibit uses videos, photos, facts and web based technology to explore the life and legacy of each Great Ohioan.

Opened in 2009, the Ohio Statehouse Museum features high-tech, interactive exhibits that make learning about state government immersive. The museum features historical artifacts and images that detail how government works, and recognizes the people who have served their fellow citizens. The new Ohio Constitution exhibit utilizes the original 1802 and 1851 Ohio Constitutions, in conjunction with visitor-interactive displays, to answer the following questions: what is the Ohio constitution, what does it do and how does it impact Ohioans in the 21st century?

The Museum includes 5,000 square feet of exhibit space on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse that enriches the experience of schoolchildren and visitors. The Museum offers displays that encourage citizens to participate in the government process by making choices, expressing their opinions, comparing viewpoints and even becoming a part of an exhibit by giving a State of the State address. The Museum’s engaging approach to education enables visitors to better relate to the governing process.

Photos are available at ohiostatehouse.org/galleries/great-ohioans. To view this press release and others, visit ohiostatehouse.org.


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Updated location and date--CSRAB announces February 2022 Board Meeting
January 26, 2022
Please note updated location and date.
(COLUMBUS, OH) — Members of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will meet Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus. The business meeting will be held in House Hearing Room 313 and will begin at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda is available upon request.
CSRAB cancelled the meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022.
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Black History Month events in February
January 26, 2022
Lyn Ford, storyteller
(Columbus, OH)—The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will celebrate Black History Month with two free performances in February. Each 45-minute performance at noon will explore Affrilachian culture and family stories including a brief Q & A portion. The events will be live in the Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse. To expand viewer accessibility, the performances will be livestreamed via OhioChannel.org.

The programs are presented by “We’ve Known Rivers,” which is a partnership of dynamic storytellers with a passion for history and education. Learn more at www.facebook.com/weveknownrivers. The programs are free and open to the public.

If you or your organization would like to schedule a group to attend a performance, please contact Katie Montgomery at 614-728-3726 or kmontgomery@ohiostatehouse.org.


Scheduled 12:00 p.m. historical performances include:

Feb. 15 – “From the Heart, So Much to Discover: The Heritage of Ohio’s Black Voices” by Lyn Ford
Experience the heritage of promise, strength, humor, and hope in the lives and words of a few of Ohio’s Black voices, shared by one of the state’s Affrilachian storytellers and authors, Lyn Ford.

Feb. 22 – “Of Memory and History: An Affrilachian Storyteller Speaks” by Lyn Ford
Humor and heart are rooted in our families’ storytelling traditions. Culture, stories and folktales are shared by one of Ohio’s Affrilachian storytellers and authors, Lyn Ford.


About Lyn Ford:

Lyn Ford is an award-winning storyteller and teaching artist based in Columbus, Ohio. Her performances are related to her experiences of Affrilachian culture and family stories. She is a performer at storytelling festivals in Canada, Hawaii, Australia, Ireland, and across the United States. Lyn is the author of storytelling magazine articles and has written several books.

Read Lyn's poetry in the upcoming publications: I Thought I heard a Cardinal Sing: Ohio's Appalachian Voices, scheduled for publication in March 2022, and the journal Tomorrow and Tomorrow, the spring 2022 "Birth" issue.


Capitol Café at the Ohio Statehouse

In honor of the Black History Month presentations, HouseTaco at the Capitol Café will offer a discount of 15% off food orders on Tuesday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Patrons may use the promo code 1522 with online orders of $5 minimum. HouseTaco is located on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse.


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Flags at half staff for Senator Harry Reid
January 12, 2022
file photo
In accordance with the orders issued by the President and the Governor of Ohio, and to honor the life and legacy of Senator Harry Reid, the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio from midnight January 12 until sunset on Thursday, January 13, 2022.
 
 
 
Ohio Statehouse flags at half-staff for Police Officer Bartek
January 5, 2022
Ohio Statehouse file photo
In honor of the life and service of Cleveland Police Officer Shane Bartek, the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower until sunset on the day of his funeral, Tuesday, January 11, 2022. All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags at half-staff for the same time period.
 
 
 
Ohio Statehouse flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor
December 6, 2021
Remember Pearl Harbor
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Dec. 7.

In honor of the lives lost on Dec. 7, 1941 in the attack on Pearl Harbor, and in accordance with orders from the President and the Governor, the flags shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio from midnight to midnight on December 7, 2021.
 
 
 
Ohio flags fly at half-staff for Senator Bob Dole
December 5, 2021
Half-staff flags in Ohio
Update: Pursuant to the amended proclamation issued by the President of the United States, the flags will remain lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and service of Senator Bob Dole until midnight on Saturday night, December 11, 2021.

In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America and in honoring the life and service of Senator Bob Dole, the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on December 9, 2021.
 
 
 
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