STATEHOUSE NEWS

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As February serves to recognize all the presidents in our country’s interesting and dynamic history, the Ohio Statehouse will celebrate with a virtual tour focusing on the eight presidents who called Ohio home––this virtual tour will take place on Friday, February 12. The Ohio Statehouse will be closed on Monday, February 15 in honor of Presidents’ Day.

Ohio Presidents Virtual Tour

The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center will offer a free virtual tour on Friday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. This tour will focus on sharing fascinating information about all the presidents from Ohio. Anyone interested in learning more about the Ohio-born presidents and the role they played in our nation’s history can access this event through Facebook Live. A Facebook account is not required to watch the tour. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/247421600105850.

Ohio is “the Mother of Presidents”

Of the forty-six presidents in our country’s history, eight of them lived in Ohio. For that reason, Ohio is recognized as “the Mother of Presidents.” Myths and mystery tend to shroud the legacy of many of Ohio’s presidents; join our virtual tour to dispel some common misconceptions and learn about how these eight men helped shape our country into what it is today.

Presidents’ Day Deal at the Statehouse Museum Shop

During the month of February, you get the opportunity to purchase a beautiful replica of the Ohio Statehouse for only $50 (it normally sells for $69). The Statehouse Museum Shop welcomes in-person shoppers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and online orders at StatehouseShop.com.

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a free historical performance each Tuesday at noon. In consideration of the health and safety of the audience and staff, each 2021 performance will be virtual and available online using the Zoom app.

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 series is organized by the Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center with the support of the Ohio Channel.

The programs are free, and no registration is required. Some programs include prerecorded videos, and live, interactive Q-and-A sessions. Each program will be open to the public online using the Zoom app. Zoom links are included below and on OhioStatehouse.org.

The 2021 online living history performances at noon include:

February 2 - Courage in the Skies: The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen, by Anthony Gibbs

February 9 - A People Denied: Tri-Racial Appalachian Heritage, by Lyn Ford

February 16 - Henry “Box” Brown: Magician Escapes to Freedom, by Rory Rennick

February 23 - Streams in Motion: Stories from WKR Rivermates, by We’ve Known Rivers

Detailed descriptions of the online performances:

February 2 at noon- Courage in the Skies: The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen

The first African-American military pilots served in World War II, and later were stationed near Columbus, Ohio. Living historian Anthony Gibbs is dressed as one of the Tuskegee Airmen, and illustrates the challenges they faced while defending our country. A live online Q-and-A session will follow the prerecorded show.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81309226660?pwd=Um1laUh1bVhOaXJRQlUvUDIxL1ZFdz09
Passcode: statehouse

Webinar ID: 813 0922 6660
Passcode: 2095117625

February 9 at noon- A People Denied: Tri-Racial Appalachian Heritage

This live webinar will be presented by Lyn Ford, an American storyteller, teaching artist and author.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "We are not makers of history. We are made by history." What happens to the spirit of family when its foundation is denied and its heritage becomes sociological hearsay, stereotypes and the opinions of biased observers printed as "history"? For many, that spirit remains in family folklore and oral history. Lyn Ford will share some of the spirit and strength of tri-racial Appalachian heritage in story and photos.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84600852333?pwd=c3Ardk9iL29aOWIra0RhbTVpT3padz09
Passcode: statehouse

Webinar ID: 846 0085 2333
Passcode: 0497418461

February 16 at noon- Henry “Box” Brown: Magician Escapes to Freedom

The true story of a slave who mailed himself to freedom and became a magician will be presented by Rory Rennick. See magic tricks and a dramatic demonstration of the crate Henry “Box” Brown used to ship himself out of slavery. A live online Q-and-A session will follow the prerecorded show.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82157135174?pwd=czZDYlVZdVhsZWNCT2NHQ21HaHJrQT09
Passcode: statehouse

Webinar ID: 821 5713 5174
Passcode: 0769525965

February 23 at noon- Streams in Motion: Stories from WKR Rivermates

Enjoy a virtual conversation with We’ve Known Rivers presenters Lyn Ford, Rory Rennick, and Anthony Gibbs. Each rivermate will share a piece of how they are spreading history, culture, and heritage with audiences everywhere. The presentation will end with a live online Q-and-A where the audience can engage directly with the panel.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89164243784?pwd=eGxmcEV0Q3VxZWtDMU1wa3JsSU9FQT09
Passcode: statehouse

Webinar ID: 891 6424 3784
Passcode: 4264375730

Afterward, a recorded video of each program will be available at OhioChannel.org.

More photos available at: http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/galleries/black-history-month

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Red Carnation Day highlights the state flower of Ohio and the birthday of Ohio Governor and U.S. President William McKinley. The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Red Carnation Day, January 29, in several ways. The public is welcome to enjoy a virtual tour of the Ohio Statehouse, a birthday exhibit and a sale at the Statehouse Museum Shop.

Virtual Tour Online

The staff of the Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center will offer a free online tour on Red Carnation Day live at 12:00 p.m. The virtual tour of the Ohio Statehouse will talk about architecture, art, history, and state government throughout the building. President William McKinley and his important roles in Ohio and the United States will be featured during the noon tour on January 29. The Facebook Live event is open to the public online, even if you are not a member of Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/events/247421600105850

Rotunda Exhibit

The 2021 observance of Red Carnation Day will include a small exhibit about the life and legacy of Ohio Governor and President William McKinley. The exhibit will be on display in the Rotunda January 29-31.

Sale at the Statehouse Museum Shop

The Statehouse Museum Shop recognizes Red Carnation Day with a special sale. Save 20% off your entire purchase at the Statehouse Museum Shop on Friday, January 29, 2021, if you are wearing a red carnation or dressed in scarlet. The Shop is in the Map Room on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse.

This sale excludes postage, wine, food, nylon flags, consignment items, wooden Statehouse Cutout, dated Statehouse ornaments, and the books, “Art and Artistry of the Ohio Statehouse” and “From Cornerstone to Cupola.” Discount applies to in-stock items only, and cannot be combined with any other discount.

History of Red Carnation Day

All Americans were encouraged by the Carnation League of America to wear a red carnation on January 29, William McKinley’s birthday. The League was founded by Dayton, Ohio, native Lewis G. Reynolds in 1903, two years after President William McKinley was assassinated at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Red Carnation Day memorializes the life and legacy of Ohio Governor and President William McKinley. McKinley’s favorite flower was said to be the carnation.


About the Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse is where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays.

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In honor of the life and service of Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker, flags shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Lucas County and at the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes State Office Tower until sunset on the day of Officer Stalker's funeral. Update: The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

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In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America, in honoring the life and service of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across this great Nation, Governor Mike DeWine proclaims the flags shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on January 13, 2021.

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In honor of the lives lost on December 7, 1941 in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. and Ohio flags shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio from midnight to midnight on December 7, 2020.

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The Capitol Square Foundation presents

Capitol Conversations with David Brooks: "Patriotism, Nationalism and the Idea of America"


Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for an enthralling and insightful virtual presentation by this acclaimed American political and cultural commentator. In addition to his current writing for The New York Times,
David Brooks has worked as a film critic for The Washington Times, a reporter and op-ed editor for The Wall Street Journal, a senior editor at The Weekly Standard, a contributing editor at Newsweek, and The Atlantic Monthly, and a commentator on NPR and the PBS NewsHour.

"Patriotism, Nationalism and the Idea of America" will take place on Tuesday, December 1 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Following the most turbulent election season in recent history, David Brooks will reflect on where we are and where we are going as Americans. Tickets are $25 per person to attend the virtual presentation; $60 per person for the presentation plus a signed copy of The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-brooks-on-patriotism-nationalism-and-the-idea-of-america-tickets-127468352273. For questions about sponsorships and tickets, contact Lori Overmyer at 614-301-4492.

All proceeds from this fundraising event support the work of the Capitol Square Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded to increase awareness of and involve citizens in the history and significance of the Ohio Statehouse. Thanks to our Capitol Conversations title sponsor, American Electric Power

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the holidays with the Ohio Statehouse this season, with tons of great, free online content. The live broadcast of the Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Unfortunately, there will be no in-person event this year as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

The online event marks the beginning of the holiday season on Capitol Square and throughout Central Ohio. The Ohio Statehouse is proud to share its impressive historically decorated tree and lights displays to those who won’t have the chance to observe them in person this year.

Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted will make special video appearances. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the tree in the Statehouse Atrium. Online content available during, and after, the broadcast includes performances by OhioDance, video Holiday Greetings from Ohio’s Historic Sites, and Holiday Concerts by Ohio choirs. All videos and broadcasts will be available through The Ohio Channel after the live stream.

Kick off your holiday season in good health by watching this magical Ohio Statehouse night online with your friends and family!

All in-person activities are cancelled as a result of the pandemic.

The live event will be viewable December 3 at 5:30 p.m. at http://www.ohiochannel.org/live/special-events

or through the Ohio Channel Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheOhioChannel.

Afterward, a recorded video of the entire occasion will be available from the Ohio Channel at: http://www.ohiochannel.org/video/statehouse-holiday-festival-2020

Thank you to our sponsor, the Capitol Square Foundation.

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