Mansfield is a place whose personality, present and future, cannot be separated from its past. To truly know this city, you must first get acquainted with its history because Mansfield’s roots run deep and wide....
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America 250 Kick Off Richland Carrousel Park
Join us for the reopening of Richland Carrousel Park after an extensive restoration to kick off our 35 year and America’s 250 on Sunday February 1, 2026 from 11:00-5:00pm! Come meet Uncle Sam, get your photo taken, enjoy $1/hotdog and lots of patriotic giveaways for all ages! This celebration will be the first of several…
Travel Through Time
Head to museums and historical attractions steeped in Mansfield’s rich heritage for a time traveler’s journey through the decades. Learn & Grow At the Mansfield Fire Museum, hear an antique fire bell that dates to the bucket brigade and horse-drawn equipment. North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is home to a wealth of artifacts tracing…
Famous For
From exploring a historic and haunted prison to fine dining in Prohibition-era caverns, these nine signature experiences have helped put Mansfield on the map as a must-see destination. The Shawshank Trail & Historic Ohio State Reformatory Tour the Historic Ohio State Reformatory, the iconic prison where many scenes of The Shawshank Redemption were filmed….
Galion Fairview Cemetery History Walk
Join Preserving Galion, Inc. as we take a walk through historic Fairview Cemetery. We’ll be introducing you to the stories of several figures from Galion history – some of whom you will have heard about before, and others you will be learning about for the first time. This is a narrated walking visit, without costumed…
Sip & Savor on the Wine & Ale Trail
Follow Richland County’s Wine & Ale Trail to discover local wineries and breweries— many of which are in unique locations, from historic properties to gorgeous rural settings. The Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar in Bellville is situated in a historic Queen Anne style home, preserving it as a restaurant, winery and B&B. Relax…
9th Annual American Heritage Days at South Park
Richland Early American Center for History invites you to discover life in early America during the 18th and 19th Century from living history reenactors. Throughout the da there will be crafts, trades, demonstrations, and activities, including Blacksmithing, Games and Children’s Activities, Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations, and Civilian and Military Reenactments. Admission and parking are free…
9th Annual American Heritage Days at South Park
Richland Early American Center for History invites you to discover life in early America during the 18th and 19th Century from living history reenactors. Throughout the da there will be crafts, trades, demonstrations, and activities, including Blacksmithing, Games and Children’s Activities, Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations, and Civilian and Military Reenactments. Admission and parking are free…
Secret City Tour
Downtown Mansfield Inc.’s signature self-guided tour! Explore historic, undeveloped buildings in downtown Mansfield! Event by Downtown Mansfield, Inc.
AirPower History Tour
Aviation experiences like no other; found nowhere else. See, feel, and hear history come alive. As part of our mission to Educate, Inspire, and Honor, we travel the country as the AirPower History Tour, featuring a collection of rare, iconic, and historic American military aircraft. Schedule a once-in-a-lifetime flight experience or bring the family to…