The Ohio Genealogical Society is a non-profit library with over 60,000 volumes of family histories, Bible records, cemetery listings and much more. Guests and members use the facilities for family research, to learn where their ancestors came from and to learn about themselves with advice from library volunteers. OGS is a great resource for anyone curious about their family history and it’s not just Richland County or even Ohio. The Ohio Genealogical Society has documents from many states (especially the Midwest and East Coast) and even some countries. Trace your family back across the years and miles till they reach you. It’s not like what you see on popular tv shows, genealogy takes research and determination. Come prepared with a few names and dates and get digging for your roots....
Month: March 2018
The Happy Grape: Eat, Drink and Be Happy
Looking for a way to relax? Spend time with friends? A little weekend entertainment? Look no further than The Happy Grape Wine Bar & Bistro. Meet the owners! Paul and Pam Smith opened the Happy Grape in 2011, after renovating the Lexington storefront with Pam designing the look of the wine bar. ...
April Happenings
April brings the promise of warmer weather and Spring fun! Explore the great outdoors during Mohican Wildlife Weekend. Open your race season at Mansfield Motor Speedway. Celebrate Passover with a dinner theater at BibleWalk. See the Destination Mansfield – Richland County calendar for more great ideas!...
The Mid-Ohio School Classes Begin
Over 150 Driving and Riding Course Dates Scheduled for 2018 LEXINGTON, Ohio (March 14, 2018) – The Mid-Ohio School began its 26th season of operation on March 17, with two sold out Honda Teen Defensive Driving Programs over the weekend to get 2018 off to a fast start. The entire schedule is available online at…
Meeting Spotlight: Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center
Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center in Bellville offers 3,771 square feet of meeting space including optional catering and free wi-fi. Located right off I-71 just minutes from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and across from The Der Dutchman Restaur...
A Year of Stephen King Classic Films
The Renaissance, in conjunction with the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, and Cleveland Financial Group, pays homage to this long history with the year-long Stephen King Film Festival. Featuring one film a month, attendees are encouraged to come early and participate in a discussion lead by a guest speaker. The year began with a screening of The Shawshank Redemption, ...
Member Spotlight: RichHistory Alliance
The RichHistory Alliance represents historical sites all over Richland County. Established in 2016, this organization hopes to promote an interest in history throughout the county by hosting events and educating the public. ...