Richland County Fair: August 6-12, 2023. Four large, heated buildings: Fairhaven 100'x200' with Air Conditioned office and food service by staff, two buildings, 60' x 200', both with showers, one building, 60'x 80', Air Conditioned stage and sound available; all within easy walking distance. Richland County Fair, Flea Markets and Gun Shows. Two smaller, heated...
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Richland Carrousel Park opened in 1991 as the first new, hand-carved carrousel to be built and operated in the United States since the 1930's. The Carrousel figures were carved in the style of G.A. Dentzel, one of the most revered carvers of the early 1900's. Fifty-two beautiful animals and two chariots. There are 30...
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OverviewThe Shawshank TrailHaunted MansfieldGroupsMeetingsOverview The Renaissance Theatre opened as a movie palace in 1928 and is now an exciting performing arts center dedicated to providing world-class entertainment and arts education programs to the people of Richland County and beyond. Presenting a diverse lineup of arts and entertainment each season, the theatre is home to the...
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60,000-volume genealogical library, primarily for Ohio family research, including census records, cemetery listings, Bible records, surname files, manuscripts, newspapers, and lineage papers for First Families of Ohio, Society of Civil War Families of Ohio, and Settlers & Builders of Ohio. Write for brochure and publications list. We have material on Ohio's 88 counties and...
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The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is a haven for native birds, living museum, and a nature preserve located along Clearfork River in Mansfield. Visitors are able to enjoy seeing birds up-close within our Bird Display Area as well as in our walk-through songbird aviary. Daily keeper talks and special events allow visitors an opportunity to...
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Welcome to Oak Hill Cottage, Mansfield, Ohio’s meticulously restored and preserved Gothic Revival style landmark. While the term cottage today connotes a small dwelling, Oak Hill was built at a time when the term included substantial country cottage-villas, and many visitors today are surprised at its size. It would be difficult to find a...
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OverviewHaunted MansfieldGroupsOverview A museum of fire fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustion powered fire engines. Includes reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island. Picture shows a 1900 American Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine (4th size). Hours: Mid May though Mid...
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The Mansfield Art Center's award-winning, modern wood and glass building sits on 8.5 acres of wooded meadow. The annual exhibition schedule includes a mix of curated, juried, invitational, and traveling exhibitions. In addition to a full educational department including our new glass blowing and ceramics wing, the center features an award winning gallery shop...
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OverviewThe Shawshank TrailGroupsMeetingsOverview Experience America's most famous farm, the 900 acre country estate of Pulitzer Prize winning author, farmer and conservationist, Louis Bromfield. Our Visitor Center is full of interactive displays, and home to the Malabar Farm Gift Shop featuring unique Ohio-made items, Bromfield's books, and farm fresh products. Walk through the barn and visit...
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The Mansfield Playhouse is one of the oldest and largest producing community theaters in the sate of Ohio. The Mansfield Playhouse, continuing its legacy, provided a variety of affordable theatrical experience. Dedicated to achieving the highest quality in all we do & reaching beyond walls to embrace all elements of our community. Snack available...
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