Columbus: Dinner With Lincoln

By arohmiller, posted on January 29th, 2013.

[ April 13, 2013; 6:30 pm; ] In conjunction with the National Association of Lincoln Presenters, the Ohio Historical Society is pleased to offer an evening of conversation with the esteemed president, fine food, and music.  While partaking in a splendid dinner, you will have the opportunity to converse with President Lincoln at your table and listen to Civil War music performed [...]

Columbus: National Association of Lincoln Presenters Convention

By arohmiller, posted on January 29th, 2013.

[ April 11, 2013 to April 14, 2013. ] Columbus will host the annual National Association of Lincoln Presenters convention April 11-14, 2013.  As many as 40 Abraham Lincolns will gather in Columbus to tour places like the Ohio Statehouse, Camp Chase Cemetery, General Sherman’s birthplace, and the Mott’s Military Museum.  Convention speakers will include General Grant, General Sherman, General Rosecrans, Treasury Secretary Salmon [...]

Three Epic Days: The Battle of Gettysburg Bus Tour

By arohmiller, posted on January 8th, 2013.

[ June 17, 2013 to June 19, 2013. ] The Ohio Historical Society invites you to join us this summer as we continue commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the importance of Ohio and Ohioans during this era of American history.  This three-day tour includes visits to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA, Gettysburg Visitors Center, dinner with Abraham [...]

Columbus: Military Appreciation Day at the Ohio Village

By Amanda Nelson, posted on July 17th, 2012.

[ July 21, 2012; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] On Saturday, July 21 the Ohio Historical Society will be hosting Military Appreciation Day.  OHS has partnered with Motts Military Museum, the Ohio National Guard, the Army of the Ohio Reenacting Group, and the Wounded Warrior Project to offer a day of recognition for our soldiers past and present.  In the Ohio Village, there will [...]

Columbus: Civil War Gravestone Dedication & Memorial Service

By Amanda Nelson, posted on July 17th, 2012.

[ July 21, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] Commemorating Ohio’s Boys In Blue

 

[caption id="attachment_8709" align="alignright" width="180"] One of the 25 headstones placed at Green Lawn Cemetery on June 15, 2012.[/caption]

Please join us as we commemorate the lives of 26 Civil War soldiers buried in Green Lawn Cemetery (Southwest Columbus) who were recently marked with military grave markers for the first time.

As part of [...]