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John Sherman’s 200th Birthday Celebration. South Park Pavilion, Saturday, May 6, Noon – 3pm. Featuring photographs and documents from the Sherman Room archives, join us in celebrating John Sherman’s birthday, 200 years ago May 10th! Find out more details at RichHistory Weekend HERE.
Local sightings from 1899 till the present. Exhibit with life size Bigfoot, facts, and information of local reports. Volunteers from the Bigfoot Field Research Organization (BFRO) will be on hand to answer your questions & promote the Bigfoot Basecamp event being held on Sep. 9-11,2022. Meet at Welcome Center. Find more details HERE.
Ceely Rose House Saturday, May 6 and 7, Noon – 3pm. Malabar Farm volunteers will have the Ceely Rose house open, and tours of the big house will also be available from 11am – 2pm each day. See more at: RichHistory Weekend.
Shiloh Area Historical Society will participate once again in RichHistory Weekend. On Saturday May 6th both museum sites will be open for the public to view. An indoor history hunt will offer visitors a chance to find the specified items at the 18 W. Main St. site. Mt. Hope Lutheran Church will also be open…
Ohio State Reformatory Self-Guided Tour discounted $10 off with presentation of Passport (RichHistory). Saturday and Sunday, May 6 -7, 11am – 4pm. Passport holders can enter a drawing for a prize! Access to North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is included with your Reformatory admission. See more at RichHistory Weekend.
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…
Gardens and Mansion, Saturday, May 6, 10am – 5pm and Sunday, May 7, 10am – 5pm Bring your RichHistory passport for free admission to the historic garden estate. Explore the gardens and self-guide through Charles Kelley King’s mansion. Pick up plants at the Spring Plant Market. Find more details HERE.
In 1853 Gold was discovered in Bellville along the Clear Fork River. Try your luck at panning for gold with the Volunteers from Buckeye Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America. They will be on hand to assist & answer questions about the Bellville Gold Rush demonstrating gold panning techniques & equipment. Welcome Center…
Hike BACK into History- Cemetery Folklore The lighter Side of the Grave. One man’s superstitions are another man’s beliefs. Although some of these beliefs have been dismissed as superstition, others may still be followed. Explore the history of St. John’s Cemetery at the park. Meet at Welcome Center. Find more details HERE.
Hidden History Kayak (self-guided tour) Explore the hidden history near and under the waters of the lake. What happened to Hell town to Newville that caused their disappearances. Self-guided water tour with six station with signs noting historical places and events. Maps provided. You can use your own boat or rent one of from the…