This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Weather hits Ohio Historical Society and attendance
The Ohio Historical Society faces a leaky roof at the Historical Center in Columbus with repair costs up to 1.5 million. Attendance at 56 sites has dropped, hurting revenue. the fiscal year closed with a near 200 thousand deficit and 387 thousand fewer visitors. The DOT sign dispute adds to access issues as the society raises fees and considers external repair if internal attempts fail.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Historical Society
Society
Columbus
Thomas H. Smith
Smith
Ohio Department of Transportation
George Nelms
ODOT
Gene Warman
Warman