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RichHistory Weekend
Plan your itinerary to visit any or all of the participating museums and sites during RichHistory Weekend.
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Mansfield Central Park
In the heart of Downtown Mansfield lies Central Park. Catch some shade from the sun and admire the lively surroundings from the gazebo or have lunch in the picnic area. View the historical statues and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. If you’re bringing your children, Central Park also offers a playground area and plenty…
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Maple Syrup Festival at Malabar Farm State Park
Experience sugar camp with live historical demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, food, and maple products for sale. Free Event, donations to the horse group appreciated.
Event: April 27, 2024 @ 11:26 pm
Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit at Central Park
Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Traveling Exhibit will coincide with Arbor Day apple tree planting, and will run until March 2025, marking the anniversary of his death. The exhibit showcases Johnny Appleseed’s love of nature and apples, his…
Event: May 21 @ 11:00 am
American Heritage Days at South Park
Discover life in early America during the 18th and 19th centuries from living historical reenactors. Throughout the day there will be crafts, trades, demonstrations, and activities, including blacksmithing, games and children’s activities, open hearth cooking demonstrations, and Civilian and Military reenactments.
Event: October 5 @ 10:00 am
Eat Your Art Out at Hudson and Essex
The Mansfield Arts & Culture Sector in collaboration with Hudson & Essex present Eat Your Art Out, a fine dining experience! Eat Your Art Out pairs specifically selected paintings from throughout history with six courses specially crafted by Chef Seirra of H&E, to compliment each artwork. Local Historian and author, Mark Sebastian Jordan, will provide…
Event: May 14 @ 5:00 pm
Explore RichHistory
Richland County contains historic buildings and sites ripe for discovery. From a pristine gothic architecture house to a mansion with acres of sprawling gardens, there is plenty to explore and learn. The county also hosts many local museums featuring interesting exhibits on subjects like one of the first bicycle companies, Elektro: the first robot, and…
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Travel Our Trails
Travel Our Trails… With trails made for bikes, hikes, cars and hooves, Mansfield has miles of trails to explore. Where will our trails take you? The Shawshank Trail The ultimate Shawshank Redemption experience! This internationally known trail features 15 movie sites from the No. 1 movie of all time (IMDb) attracts fans from all over...
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Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Events
In 2024, the Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway will celebrate the 250th birthday of John “Appleseed” Chapman with a series of events that will highlight the attractions and activities that the byway offers to travelers. These include the Loudonville log cabin, Malabar Farm State Park, local parks, South Park’s Pioneer Log Cabin, Blacksmith, Woodworking Cabins, and...
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Appleseed Traveling Exhibit Locations
Where to find the Johnny Appleseed Traveling Exhibit throughout the year. March 11 – April 21, 2024 Mansfield Richland County Public Library 43 W. Third Street Mansfield, OH 44902 PH (419) 521-3100 Main Branch and other branches Call for locations and hours at 419-521-3100 April 19 – May 12, 2024 Kingwood Center Gardens 50 North…
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