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.
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Shiloh Area Historical Society
Museum Open Saturday May 6, 10am – 3pm and Sunday Noon -3pm. Mt. Hope Lutheran Church Open and Serving Lunch Saturday 11am – 1pm Mt. Hope Organ Music Sunday at 1pm Both sites open. Mt. Hope Lutheran will be joining us – women of the church serving a lunch from 11-1pm, quilt show, window info, & pump organ…
Hidden History Kayak at Pleasant Hill Lake Park
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…
Window Glazing Demonstration at South Park Pavilion
Saturday, May 6, 10am – 4pm and Sunday, May 7, 2pm – 4pm. At South Park Pavilion (or at 64 Surrey Road if the weather is bad). Become comfortable with window glazing at this semi-hands-on session and learn more about upcoming workshops to help you care for the traditional materials which are often found in older…
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.
Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Auto Tour- Brochure pickup Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Saturday or Sunday 10am – 2pm Pleasant Hill or Charles Mill Lake Offices: Pick up your brochure/map and take a self-guided auto tour of the Byway, approximately 16 miles on State Route 39 and 603. Johnny Appleseed Chapman was an American folk hero who is best known for his contribution to the propagation of apple…
Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Auto Tour- Brochure pickup Charles Mill Lake Park
Saturday or Sunday 10am – 2pm Pleasant Hill or Charles Mill Lake Offices: Pick up your brochure/map and take a self-guided auto tour of the Byway, approximately 16 miles on State Route 39 and 603. Johnny Appleseed Chapman was an American folk hero who is best known for his contribution to the propagation of apple…
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/
Historic Landscape Walk at Oak Hill Cottage
Historic Landscape Walk at Oak Hill Cottage this Saturday at 1pm. Learn about landscape architecture in the Romantic Revival Period. This free event is part of RichHistory Weekend. Register and see the other events at richhistory.org/richhistoryweekend
May Happenings
The month of May kicks off a lot of big events here in Mansfield and Richland County. Big Bugs invade Kingwood Center Gardens. Race Season roars into action at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. RichHistory Weekend returns with tours, hands-on projects, demonstrations and much more. Keep an eye on the Destination Mansfield – Richland County calendar as more events…