STATEHOUSE NEWS

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Spectators for the City of Columbus’ Red, White and Boom celebration on July 3 are invited to park in the Ohio Statehouse underground parking garage. The Ohio Statehouse is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Columbus and a short walk from the river front. More than 1,000 public parking spaces will be available during the event.

A special pre-pay special event parking fee of $4.00 per vehicle will be available AFTER 6 p.m. Vehicles entering the garage prior to 6 p.m. will be charged the daily hourly rate. Daily rates are available at www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Statehouse parking garage can accommodate vehicles under 6’6’’ in height. The Statehouse is located in downtown Columbus on High and Broad Streets. Vehicles can access the Statehouse garage from Broad, State or Third Streets (there are no High Street entrances) pending no road closures associated with the Red, White and Boom festivities. For more information, contact the Statehouse Parking Garage at 614/728-2557.

A complete list of parking rates and directions is available at www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse Parking Garage offers convenient, affordable and sheltered parking with direct access to the Ohio Statehouse and Senate Building, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, James A. Rhodes State Office Tower and the Huntington Center. More than 1,000 public parking spaces are available daily. The Statehouse parking garage is open to the public 24 hours a day and can accommodate vehicles under 6’6’’ in height. Emergency call buttons are located throughout the facility if assistance is needed. The Statehouse Parking Garage is patrolled by the Ohio Highway Patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


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) will meet Thursday, July19, 2012 at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus. The business meeting will be held in the State Room (Room 108) and will begin at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The CSRAB will review its financial report and hear committee reports and other pertinent business of the agency. A detailed agenda of the CSRAB meeting will be available after July 16 by contacting the CSRAB office at 614/752-9777.

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.

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.

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

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To commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board today displayed a 10 foot by 15 foot 15-star American Flag 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 will be on display through at least 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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Members of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) Space Holocaust Memorial Committee will hold their third meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. The committee meeting will be held at the Ohio Statehouse in the State Room (Room 108) and will begin at 10:30 a.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. 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 and the Ohio National Guard have partnered to present a free public program to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the War of 1812. The program will take place on Monday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m. on Veterans Plaza on the east side of the Capitol Square complex. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda. The presentation is free and open to the public.

The ceremony will include the reading of the declaration of war, raising of a 15 star U.S. flag on the Statehouse grounds and a “ringing of the bells for 1812” at noon in conjunction with the United States Daughters of 1812 nationwide event. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Ohio Channel and Web streamed live on the Internet at www.ohiochannel.org.

The Ohio Statehouse Rotunda houses the painting, Perry’s Victory, which depicts a key battle of the War of 1812, The Battle of Lake Erie, in which Oliver Hazard Perry led the American forces to victory over the British. 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, and continued the battle, 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 during the final stages of the battle, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”

Ohio artist William Powell created the painting. But after completing it, Powell asked for three times the agreed-upon price, refusing to give up the painting. Instead, he exhibited the painting around the nation and received another commission for a similar piece which now hangs in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Finally, the State of Ohio met Perry’s higher price, and the painting hangs in the Rotunda at the Ohio Statehouse.

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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Calendar Listing:

The Start of the War of 1812
June 18, 2012
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ohio Statehouse Veterans Plaza, Broad & Third Streets; downtown Columbus
www.ohiostatehouse.org
614/752-9777
Free!

June 18 marks the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the War of 1812. Shortly after Ohio became a state in 1803, this American conflict with Britain played out across Ohio. An educational ceremony will be presented to explore the conflict and Ohio’s contributions. For more information, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

This program is presented in partnership with the Ohio National Guard.

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Dozens of plein-air artists will converge on Capitol Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 15. Artists throughout Ohio will “choose a spot” on Capitol Square and paint in the tradition of plein air. En plein air is a French expression which means "in the open air", and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The event is free and open to the public.

Visitors are invited to engage with artists from Central Ohio Plein Air as they create their works of art.

Artwork created during this day will be placed on exhibit in the Ohio Statehouse Map Room, located on the ground floor. The exhibition will be on view from June 28 to July 22. Most artwork will be available for purchase through the Statehouse Museum Shop.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled.

For more information about Central Ohio Plein Air, visit www.centralohiopleinair.com.

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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Calendar Listing:

Plein Air at the Ohio Statehouse
June 15, 2012
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ohio Statehouse, Outdoor Plazas
Broad & High Streets; downtown Columbus
www.ohiostatehouse.org
614/752-9777
Free!

Join dozens of plein-air artists as they converge on Capitol Square. Artists throughout Ohio will “choose a spot” on Capitol Square and paint in the tradition of plein air. En plein air is a French expression which means "in the open air", and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors.

Ohio Statehouse visitors are invited to visit with artists from Central Ohio Plein Air as they create their works of art. Artwork created during this day will be placed on exhibit in the Ohio Statehouse June 28 through July 22. Most artwork will be available for purchase in the Statehouse Museum Shop.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled.

The event is presented in partnership with Central Ohio Plein Air. More information about COPA is available at www.centralohiopleinair.com.

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Members of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) Space Holocaust Memorial Committee have rescheduled their second meeting from Tuesday, June 5, 2012 to Tuesday, June 12, 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. 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 book, Ohio Statehouse: A Building for the Ages, was recently named as a 2011 Notable Government Document in the state of Ohio by the Library Journal. Nominated documents reflect an interest in political issues, historical happenings, and personal enrichment. This year’s list includes titles on wars past and present, international relations, diversity and gender equality, infrastructure, and the environment—as well as health, education and welfare writ large.

Ohio Statehouse: A Building for the Ages was written by Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board staff members, Cheryl J. Straker, Deputy Director for Museum and Education and Chris Matheney, Historic Site Manager. The book features images throughout Capitol Square, as well as information about the history of the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building, Atrium and grounds. The book provides readers with the opportunity to reflect on the building’s history and significance. Readers will discover the beauty of the building and the symbolism that has inspired Ohioans through the large number of photographs and stories.

Retailing for $14.50 in the Statehouse Museum Shop and online at www.statehouseshop.com, the 80-page book includes 121 full color and black and white historic images of the buildings, grounds and events since 1839 when construction began on the Statehouse. In addition, the book chronicles the history of the buildings. The writing and images assembled in the book give a graphic picture of the Capitol Square complex and grounds, putting on paper what political leaders, tour guides and others highlight in person. It is truly a great story of Ohio’s Capitol Building that has been serving as the heart of state democracy for more than 150 years.

The Statehouse Museum Shop is located on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse, easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. The Statehouse Museum Shop 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. Gifts range from wine and pottery to lapel pins and clothing. The Museum Shop has the perfect gift no matter what the occasion!

The Statehouse Museum Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Shop is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Ohio Statehouse: A Building for the Ages was published by The Donning Company Publishers, Virginia Beach, VA. Content areas of the book include: History of the Ohio Statehouse, Governor’s Office, Style and Architects, Ohio General Assembly, Light Courts, Presidential Hearing Rooms, State Room, George Washington Williams Memorial Room, Ladies’ Gallery, State Library, Relic Room, Rotunda, Cupola, Artwork of the Rotunda, Lincoln and Soldiers’ Monument, Museum Gallery, Abraham Lincoln at the Ohio Statehouse, Atrium, Map Room, Senate Building and Grounds and Monuments.

About Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse has served as the heart of Ohio democracy for more than 150 years. Throughout the state, the Ohio Statehouse stands as a symbol of the legislative and executive branches of state government, and the people of Ohio.

The Statehouse is considered to be one of the most significant architectural accomplishments of the early republic. Its Greek Revival Doric architectural details and proportions give the impression of permanence, elegance and grandeur deserved by the original State Legislature who passed a law on January 26, 1838 to build the new Statehouse. Restored to its 1861 appearance, the Ohio Statehouse maintains its historic character as it continues to function as the center of state government in Ohio.

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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