Many people know about Mansfield’s deep roots in Hollywood, history, and hauntings, but the list of places and events that set this city apart sprawls far beyond these three categories. A talented robot, a biblical wax museum, and a hand-carved carrousel are just some of the attractions! Mansfield is undeniably special, but if you need more evidence as to why, read on!...
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With the Shawshank 25th Anniversary Celebration approaching, local businesses are getting creative with ways to make this event a county-wide celebration from ice cream to Shawshank themed window displays!...
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As summer vacation draws to a close, August provides plenty of opportunities for your last month before school is back in session. Enjoy live concerts and music festivals, the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale, NASCAR, and the 25th Anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption.”...
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It’s time to get busy living and join fans from around the world for the Shawshank Redemption 25th Anniversary celebration. Get August 16-18, 2019 on your calendar now – it’s not too early to start planning your trip. ...
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Dr. Maura Grady will read from her book The Shawshank Experience: Tracking the History of the World’s Favorite Movie on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 4:00 p.m. in Ronk Lecture Hall, Schar College of Education at Ashland University. The book features an in-depth analysis of the world’s most popular movie, The Shawshank Redemption, delving into issues such as: the…
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The influence of Shawshank does not stop at monetary value. The book, the film, the trail and the history of the area provide ample learning opportunities for anyone willing to start the journey. The scope of the Shawshank experience covers diverse ground, from literary and film analysis, to its historical and cultural impacts. ...
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If a tree falls in the middle of an Ohio field and no one hears it, does it matter?It does if it is the Tree of Hope from Shawshank Redemption. This post shares the great images from the friends and fans of the movie Shawshank Redemption and the Shawhank Trail in Ohio....
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The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau launched a new Shawshank Trail website. The new website includes beautiful pictures, a comprehensive “frequently asked questions” page, videos and podcasts about the filming locations and soon a download link to a newly designed and reformatted Shawshank Trail guide. Movie aficionados, tourists or locals looking for an authentic movie experience should look no further than www.ShawshankTrail.com....
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On a visit to see my parents about 20 years ago, they had The Shawshank Redemption playing on their television. I hadn’t even heard of the movie. Forrest Gump was the big deal at the time. As I stood at my parent’s door watching this movie, never even sitting down, Shawshank Redemption became my favorite instantly. This movie had it all to me, the music, cast of characters, plot and great friendship, to me these things make the movie real. Little did I realize that I’d propose to my girlfriend as we traveled The Shawshank Trail in Mansfield, Ohio....
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Emily Pugh is a huge fan of the movie The Shawshank Redemption and traveled from Texas to experience last’s year’s Shawshank 20-Year Reunion in Mansfield, Ohio. She shared her memories from that visit and explained how it was one of her best weekends ever. Needless to say, she’s excited to come back this year for the Shawshank 20th Anniversary. See her story...
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