Sip, sample, and taste your way through the Mansfield/Richland County Wine & Ale Trail with an appreciation for each location’s past and present. Explore some of the historic secrets of your favorite wineries, wine bars, and breweries in the Mansfield/ Richland County area. ...
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Summer Reading in Richland County
Are you a history buff? A mystery lover? Or, even just a resident looking to learn more about our town? Well, Mansfield and the Richland County area offer all of those genres and many more to read, borrow or buy! View our list of local authors and books that are a must read....
SCCA Returns to Mid-Ohio
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) returns to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for their 53rd National Championship. The SCCA National Championship Runoffs, with presenting sponsor Garmin VIRB, runs September 19-25, 2016. This is the first time the Runoffs have been held at Mid-Ohio since 2005 (1994-2005) and we are excited for the chance to showcase our area’s legendary hospitality to over 4,000 drivers, crews, volunteers, families, and fans again. The CVB is onsite at the track all week in a Welcome Booth to connect SCCA to all the community resources. See how you can get involved....
Memories and the Future of The Shawshank Tree
If a tree falls in the middle of an Ohio field and no one hears it, does it matter?It does if it is the Tree of Hope from Shawshank Redemption. This post shares the great images from the friends and fans of the movie Shawshank Redemption and the Shawhank Trail in Ohio....
#RichlandHappenings in August
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. ...
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....
A Day at the Beach Around Richland County
As summer rolls around, many of us crave a day with the sand between our toes and the warm sun on our skin. Maybe you get your sunshine fix by trekking over to the Atlantic Coast or even just by driving north to Lake Erie, but what if I say that everything you desire is right here around the Richland County area? That’s right; there is no need to flee the state because having a beach day here happens! Today, let’s explore some of the premier destinations in this area for every type of beach-goer....