It’s August and the Mansfield/ Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau has compiled some of the top events this month! Whether you enjoy bull riding, festivals, cars, or shopping, we have it all for you right here in one convenient location! Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for more #RichlandHappenings. ...
Month: July 2016
Shawshank Tree Falls Over
What was left of the famous oak tree from “The Shawshank Redemption” has fallen. Staff at the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau said they received a call Friday afternoon informing them the entire tree was down. See the video and article here....
Famous Shawshank Redemption Tree Near Mansfield Knocked Over By Wind
The famous Shawshank tree, a symbol of hope and a popular pilgrimage site for fans of “The Shawshank Redemption,” was knocked down by high winds Friday afternoon. Jodie Snavely, group tour manager for the Mansfield and Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, went out to see the downed tree for herself, after her office got a call from a man who said he saw the historic oak fall. “Sure enough it was down,” she said. “People are going to be heartbroken. It’s extremely sad.” The tree, which Snavely said could be as many as 200 years old, is an iconic symbol in the 1994 film. It’s where Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), wrongly accused of murder, buries the directions that help guide friend and former prison-mate Red (Morgan Freeman) to his new home....
Wine & Ale Trail Adds New Location
Mid-Summer is here and it’s time to take stock in the things you still want to do before summer slips by. For those who enjoy trying new wines or craft beer, make sure you check off the list of spots to explore in your own backyard. The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently welcomed a new location to the local Wine & Ale Trail, Laxton Hollow Brewing Works. Take a look at all the breweries and wineries on the local trail....
CVB Member Spotlight on Gorman Nature Center
Gorman Nature Center aims to “introduce and interpret our region’s natural heritage to the citizens of Richland County.” As a part of the Richland County Parks District, Gorman Nature Center is providing an educational platform to audiences of all ages. Events take place on a weekly basis and cover fields of science from astrology to geology, through these events the Naturalists at Gorman are garnering interests in preservation, conservation and enjoyment of natural heritage....