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The Ohio Statehouse has joined the national movement to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 which began on June 18, 1812. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center will continue to recognize the war’s 200th anniversary on September 10 with a day-long series of special exhibits and presentations about the history of events leading up to this American conflict. Each of the exhibits and presentations are free and open to the public.

Exhibit: A Treaty of Peace
After General Anthony Wayne's decisive defeat of the Ohio Indian tribes at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, leaders of the Indian nations joined with Wayne on August 3, 1795 to sign the Treaty of Greenville. See the spectacular peace pipe (calumet) and wampum belt presented at the signing ceremonies of the Treaty. Also on display will be a peace medal and a leather pouch of Shawnee’s leader, Cornstalk. Ohio Historical Society staff will be on hand to answer questions and talk with visitors. A graphic timeline will help visitors understand the context and chronology of events.

The exhibit will be on display in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Presentation: Lock, Stock and Barrel
During the eighteenth century, frontiersmen exclusively used flintlock muskets, rifles and trade guns. Chris Matheney, a staff interpreter in period clothing, will lead two 15-minute presentations, acquainting visitors with the “lock, stock, and barrel” of flintlock muskets. Mr. Matheney will discuss flintlock nomenclature and demonstrate how to load and safely fire a musket. The event is informative and fun for all ages.

The presentations will take place outdoors on the Ohio Statehouse South Plaza (State Street side) near the cannon 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The presentations are free and open to the public.

Program: Prepare for the Battle of Lake Erie!
Guest speaker Roberta Jones, a former Park Service Ranger at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Monument, will provide two one-hour presentations highlighting Ohio and the nation prior to the War of 1812, the causes for war and conditions of the military during preparations. Attendees will be “in the know” and prepared for next year’s 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie, a critical Ohio battle in the little-known War of 1812.

The presentations will take place in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda beneath the painting, “Perry’s Victory” from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The presentations are free and open to the public.

On View: The Star-Spangled Banner & Perry’s Victory Painting
In commemoration of the war’s bicentennial, a 10 foot by 15 foot 15-star American Flag is on display in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda. The flag is a replica of the star-spangled banner that flew above Ft. McHenry in Chesapeake Bay during the war, and famously inspired our country’s national anthem. The flag flew on Veterans Plaza on June 18, 2012 marking the exact day that President Madison declared war on Great Britain in 1812. The flag is on display through December 2012.

Adjacent to the 15-star flag in the Rotunda is the magnificent painting, Perry’s Victory, depicting the Battle of Lake Erie. Perry’s Victory, depicts the key battle in which Oliver Hazard Perry led the American forces to victory over the British. Prominently painted in the picture is the 15-star American flag. Perry’s flagship, the Lawrence, had caught fire, and his crew suffered heavy casualties. The painting was the first piece of artwork commissioned by the state of Ohio for the new 1861 Statehouse.

The survivors, including Perry, rowed to another American ship, the Niagara, transferred his battle flag and continued the fight, outmaneuvering the British. Oliver Hazard Perry, commanding the American fleet, met up with the British off the Bass Islands in Lake Erie and soundly defeated them. This action effectively gave control of the lake to the Americans, and led to General William Henry Harrisons’ invasion of Canada. Perry is famous for his statement after the final stages of the battle, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”

About the War of 1812
In the War of 1812, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain, in a conflict that would have an immense impact on the young country's future. Causes of the war included British attempts to restrict U.S. trade, the Royal Navy's impressment of American seamen and America's desire to expand its territory.

President James Madison requested a declaration of war to protect American ships on the high seas and to stop the British from impressing or seizing U.S. sailors. U.S. ships were being stopped and searched by both Great Britain and France, who were fighting each other in Europe. American attempts to invade Canada during the war failed, but U.S. forces won a number of important naval battles. Americans saw the War of 1812 as a triumph that showed the new nation could fend off foreign threats.

The United States suffered many costly defeats at the hands of British, Canadian and Native American troops over the course of the War of 1812, including the capture and burning of the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., in August 1814. Nonetheless, American troops were able to repulse British invasions in New York, Baltimore and New Orleans, boosting national confidence and fostering a new spirit of patriotism. The ratification of the Treaty of Ghent on February 17, 1815, ended the war but left many of the most contentious questions unresolved. Nonetheless, many in the United States celebrated the War of 1812 as a "second war of independence," beginning an era of partisan agreement and national pride.

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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The Ohio Statehouse has introduced a free online electronic mailing list sign-up tool on its website, www.ohiostatehouse.org. Any individual interested in the Ohio Statehouse is encouraged to subscribe to receive a monthly e-newsletter which details Ohio Statehouse promotions, events and information. The mailing list sign-up page is available at www.ohiostatehouse.org under the 'communications tab' and 'Quick Links.'

The Ohio Statehouse will notify subscribers of important Statehouse news, events and information with its monthly electronic newsletter, "This Month at the People's House." Individuals are encouraged to sign up for this free service and be among the first to receive the latest information about Ohio Statehouse events and promotions.

Individuals will be able to unsubscribe at any time. E-mail addresses will not be disclosed, passed on or sold to any other party.

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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Members of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) Space Holocaust Memorial Committee today named 19 individuals to the artist selection committee for the planned Holocaust memorial to be constructed on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse. The memorial's construction was outlined in SB 312.

Individuals were chosen for the committee to lend their expertise in the artist selection process.

Holocaust Memorial Artist Selection Committee members include:
Senator Stanley Aronoff, former President, Ohio Senate, Cincinnati
Merom Brachman, Chair, Ohio Ethics Commission, Columbus
Beth Wain Brandon, Ohio Jewish Communities Board member, Chair of Government Relations Committee of Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Cleveland
Harry Brown, Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan and Aronoff and child of Holocaust survivors, Cleveland
Robert Corbin, former State Representative and WWII US Army POW, Centerville
Susan Ewing, Artist and Sculptor, Professor, Miami University, Oxford
Senator Richard Finan, Chair of CSRAB, Former President, Ohio Senate, Cincinnati
Steve George, Representing the Office of Governor John Kasich, Columbus
Brad Kastan, Managing Director, JP Morgan Securities and Board President, Columbus Jewish Foundation, Columbus
Senator Eric Kearney, Senate Minority Leader, Cincinnati
Robert Loversidge, Schooley Caldwell, Architect of the Capitol, Columbus
Anne Lukas, Attorney, Holocaust Educator, Professor of Holocaust Studies at Ursuline College, member of Next Generation
Kol Israel, Pepper Pike
Nannette Maciejunes, Executive Director, Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus
Michael Mercil, Sculptor, Professor, OSU and OSU Arts and Memorials Committee, Columbus
Fred Rzepka, Holocaust Survivor, Cleveland Metro Parks Commission, President of Transcom Building, long- time Federation leader, Cleveland
Bruce Soll, Senior VP & Counsel, Limited Brands, Columbus
Sarah Weiss, Executive Director, The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, Cincinnati
Abigail Wexner, Philanthropist, Columbus

The committee will be co-chaired by Senator Richard H. Finan, Chairman of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and Ginger Warner, Vice Chair of the Ohio Arts Council.

Ex-officio members include: Julie Henahan, Executive Director, Ohio Arts Council and William Carleton, Executive Director, Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board.

"We look forward to working with every one of the committee members and hope that each of them is an active participant in this important process," said committee co-chairs, Ginger Warner and Senator Richard Finan.

The committee's first meeting date and time has not been determined.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Ohio 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.

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

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The Olympic flag was raised at the Ohio Statehouse earlier today in honor of the XXXth Olympiad and Ohio's 24 Olympians participating in the 2012 summer games. The flag was raised by Gary Bezold, Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board grounds keeper. The flag will fly on Capitol Square for the entire duration of the games (August 12).

Ohio's 24 Olympians will participate in 15 sports throughout the games. Ohio's athletes include:
Archery: Jacob Wukie, Oak Harbor, recurve
Basketball: LeBron James, Akron, forward
Boxing: Terrell Gausha, Cleveland, middleweight; Rau-shee Warren, Cincinnati, bantamweight
Canoe/kayak: Scott Parsons, Sylvania
Diving: Katie Bell, 10-meter platform, Ohio State; Abby Johnston, 3-meter synchro, Upper Arlington
Fencing: Lee Kiefer, Cleveland, women's foil
Field hockey: Keli Smith-Puzo, Oxford, forward
Judo: Kayla Harrison, Middletown, 78 kilos
Rowing: Margot Shumway, Westlake, double sculls; Peter Graves, Cincinnati, quadruple sculls
Sailing: Anna Tunnecliff, Perrysburg, Elliott 6-meter match racing
Soccer: Heather Mitts, Cincinnati, defender
Swimming: Nick Thoman, Cincinnati, 100 backstroke
Track and field: Bridget Franek, Hiram, steeplechase; A.G. Kruger, Ashland, hammer throw; Erik Kynard, Toledo, high jump; Kibwe Johnson, Ashland University, hammer throw; Tianna Madison, Elyria, 100 meters, 4x100; Chantae McMillian, Dayton, heptathlon
Weightlifting: Holley Mangold, Centerville, 75 kilos
Wrestling: Justin Lester, Akron, Greco-Roman 66 kilos; Tervel Dlagnev, Columbus, freestyle, 120 kilos

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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The Olympic flag will be raised at the Ohio Statehouse on Friday at 10:30 a.m. The flag will fly in honor of the XXXth Olympiad and Ohio’s 24 Olympians participating in the 2012 summer games. The flag will be raised on the north flag pole on the west side of Capitol Square near the McKinley Memorial.

The flag will fly on Capitol Square for the entire duration of the games (August 12).

Ohio’s 24 Olympians will participate in 15 sports throughout the games. Ohio’s athletes include:
Archery: Jacob Wukie, Oak Harbor, recurve
Basketball: LeBron James, Akron, forward
Boxing: Terrell Gausha, Cleveland, middleweight; Rau’shee Warren, Cincinnati, bantamweight
Canoe/kayak: Scott Parsons, Sylvania
Diving: Katie Bell, 10-meter platform, Ohio State; Abby Johnston, 3-meter synchro, Upper Arlington
Fencing: Lee Kiefer, Cleveland, women’s foil
Field hockey: Keli Smith-Puzo, Oxford, forward
Judo: Kayla Harrison, Middletown, 78 kilos
Rowing: Margot Shumway, Westlake, double sculls; Peter Graves, Cincinnati, quadruple sculls
Sailing: Anna Tunnecliff, Perrysburg, Elliott 6-meter match racing
Soccer: Heather Mitts, Cincinnati, defender
Swimming: Nick Thoman, Cincinnati, 100 backstroke
Track and field: Bridget Franek, Hiram, steeplechase; A.G. Kruger, Ashland, hammer throw; Erik Kynard, Toledo, high jump; Kibwe Johnson, Ashland University, hammer throw; Tianna Madison, Elyria, 100 meters, 4x100; Chantae McMillian, Dayton, heptathlon
Weightlifting: Holley Mangold, Centerville, 75 kilos
Wrestling: Justin Lester, Akron, Greco-Roman 66 kilos; Tervel Dlagnev, Columbus, freestyle, 120 kilos

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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The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center, in partnership with the American Political Items Collectors, unveiled a special new exhibit today showcasing treasures from the political careers of Ohio’s eight Presidents and their campaigns.

While the campaign button is the most recognized and widely collected of all campaign objects, the exhibit also includes vintage political ribbons, ferrotypes, glassware, autographs, books, textiles, ephemera, posters, medals, tokens, postcards, pennants, sheet music and photography. Campaign artifacts range from matchbooks to street banners and everything in between!

The exhibit is on display in the Map Room on the ground level of the Ohio Statehouse through September 27. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Ohio’s Presidents include: William Henry Harrison (1841), Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877), Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), James A. Garfield (1881), Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893), William McKinley (1897-1901), William Howard Taft (1909-1913) and Warren G. Harding (1921-1923).

All of the items on display in the exhibit are from the private collection of Mark and Kim Gelke of Cincinnati.

About the American Political Items Collectors
The American Political Items Collectors (APIC) is a non-profit membership organization, dedicated to promoting the collection, preservation and study of materials relating to political campaigns and the U.S. presidency. Founded in 1945, the APIC serves a growing hobby. Membership includes collectors and enthusiasts from all walks of life and nearly every occupation. The APIC cooperates with the Smithsonian, presidential libraries, homes, birthplaces and museums, national and local media as well as colleges and universities to facilitate the understanding of American politics using the artifacts of political campaigns. For more information about the American Political Items Collectors, visit www.apic.us.

About the Ohio Statehouse Museum
The Ohio Statehouse Museum features high-tech, interactive exhibits that make learning about all three branches of state government fun. The museum is packed with historical artifacts and images that tell the stories of how government works and who has come to serve their fellow citizens.

The Museum includes 5,000 square feet of exhibit space on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse that enriches the experience of school children and visitors. The Museum offers exhibits that encourage visitors 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. A thrust on contemporary issues enables visitors to better relate to the governing process.

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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Members of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) Space Holocaust Memorial Committee have rescheduled their fourth meeting for Tuesday, July 31, 2012. The committee meeting will be held at the Ohio Statehouse in the State Room (Room 108) and will begin at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public The CSRAB Space Holocaust Memorial Committee will meet to continue the planning for a holocaust memorial which was outlined in SB 312. The committee is expected to name the artist selection committee. Members of the committee include: Hon. Neal Zimmers, Chair Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board Hon. Jo Ann Davidson Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board Hon. Richard Finan Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board Steve George Office of Governor John Kasich Julie Henahan Ohio Arts Council Senator Eric Kearney Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board Vincent Keeran Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board Ginger Warner Ohio Arts Council Dick Weiland Ohio Jewish Communities Jennifer Woodring Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Ohio 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. To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org. # # #

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) Space Holocaust Memorial Committee scheduled today at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled. A new meeting date will be scheduled and communicated soon.

The CSRAB Space Holocaust Memorial Committee was established to plan for a holocaust memorial on the Ohio Statehouse grounds. The holocaust memorial was outlined in SB 312.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Ohio 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.

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

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