The Richland Early American Center for History invites you to tour the 1812 Blockhouse, the 1808 Petersburg Cabin, and the Hawks Nest Forge & Cooperage. Take a step back in time and explore early American cabin life, venture into the blockhouse where early pioneers gathered for protection and discover the “golden age” of American blacksmithing…
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RichHistory Weekend
Visit their website for details and exact times- richhistory.org/richhistoryweekend/ Or visit their Facebook page for details.
Frank P. Lahm Aviation Museum open for RichHistory Weekend
Rear of 40 Park Ave. W. beside Mansfield Memorial Museum Saturday, 10 – 4 and Sunday, 12 – 4 Shadow Flight members as retirees from the 179th Wing at Lahm will be serving as tour guides. See more at RichHistory Weekend.
Frank P. Lahm Aviation Museum
Bring your family and friends this holiday season and browse the artifacts from film to uniforms. The Frank P. Lahm Aviation Museum displays go from 1852 through the founder of two airports, war service, war production, and the AirGuard. From the Wright Brothers to Space. As you come into the museum, you will be greeted…
Meet Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman, the 33rd U.S. President, will be in the building! The date was April 12, 1945 and suddenly all wartime problems became Truman’s to solve. This riveting portrayal will be brought to you by Kenneth Hammontree. Register
RichHistory Weekend
Visit and tour historic museums during the RichHistory weekend in Richland County, OH. Find out more details here- https://richhistory.org/ Weekend details- https://richhistory.org/richhistoryweekend/
Immigration: An American Story—Main Library
Immigration: An American Story Month of April Second-Floor Lobby at Main Library This exhibit is on loan from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. As described by The Institute, “Immigration: An American Story presents documents, maps, and images to tell select stories of those who came to America, some by coercion and others by choice…
History Walk at Dayspring Home
This is a guided outdoor walking tour of the historic buildings at Dayspring, originally known as the Richland County Home. The Barn, Slaughter House, Root Cellar, and Boiler Building are featured, with a walk up Pittinger Hill to conclude. Registration is required at https://richhistory.org/richhistoryweekend/ . Tickets HERE. Location- Dayspring Home, 3220 Mansfield-Olivesburg Rd.
A Day in Mansfield: Where Roots Run Deep and Wide
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....
We Bet You Don’t Know…
Whether you’re a history buff or a trivia lover, fun facts about cask ales, world records, and secret caverns are just the start of the fascinating information available about Mansfield and Richland County. The Shawshank Redemption filming sites, motorsports, and a haunted prison frequently bring travelers to the area, but there’s so much more to explore while you’re here. Whether we’re your destination or a detour on your journey, we want to share some little-known facts to inspire your next stop in Richland County....