Thank you for all the local support that made the Mansfield portion of the GOBA tour a huge success. Over 50 local volunteers and many organizations helped create a positive experience for GOBA riders. ...
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Locals: Explore Your Town Like a Visitor!
Tourism has somewhat flipped backward as a sizeable percentage of people won’t stray far from home this summer. We promote our great attractions to people around the world all year long, but this summer we invite residents to enjoy what’s in your own backyard like those thousands of visitors do....
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Stallone, Bautista to star in film at Shawshank site in Mansfield
Sylvester Stallone is returning to the Ohio State Reformatory, and again his task is to break out of prison. The Reformatory has been a popular place to film prison-themed movies, most notably the classic thriller “The Shawshank Redemption” in 1994....
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Shawshank Experience Provides Educational Opportunities
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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Ghosts, Gore, Monsters and More!
Forget the cozy firesides, apple picking and hayrides, Fall means Halloween which means it’s time for ghost stories, costumes and haunted houses. If you think getting scared is fun, come to Richland County and get your fill of murder, ghosts and haunted happenings. ...
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October Happenings and Events
As the leaves turn golden and the air takes on a crisp edge, October brings with it a vibrant tapestry of events and festivities. From harvest festivals to spooky happenings, you’ll find our Richland County family of communities buzzing with excitement. Don’t miss our annual highlights like the Prairie Peddler Festival (here one last weekend),…
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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…
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Autumn-themed attractions draw people to Richland County
As Halloween draws near, hundreds of extra people funnel into Richland County to visit haunted attractions like the Ohio State Reformatory’s Escape from Blood Prison and the Haunted Bissman Building or patronize less scary, seasonal events like the Kingwood Center Garden’s annual Great Pumpkin Glow. “Tourism generates money from a lot further out than one might think,” Tasseff said. “The Haunted Mansfield market is not limited to just the state. ...
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Meeting Spotlight: Ohio State Reformatory
Lock up your audience at the Ohio State Reformatory. They also are the home of historical tours, music videos, plays, parties, ghost hunts and dinners hosted in the old guard room between the free standing cell blocks....
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Destination Mansfield Recognizes Tourism Excellence
Destination Mansfield – Richland County held its 2018 Annual Meeting on May 2nd at the North Central State College Kehoe Center in Shelby. The event was presented by Alta Florist & Greenhouse, Deluxe Catering & Events and DRM Productions. Attendees learned how the tourism marketing organization for the county had changed how it tells stories…
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