Statehood Day Chillicothe!

Presented by Atomic Speedway

Statehood Day Chillicothe will be observed on Saturday, March 5th. Celebrate the founding of the State of Ohio at some of Chillicothe’s historical museums and genealogical library.

Litter Media’s Mike Smith spoke with Tom Kuhn of the Ross County Historical Society, while at the Ross County Heritage Center, where Tom talks about activities planned for the March 5th Statehood Day Chillicothe celebration. To watch our LitterMediaLIVE- Special Edition interview, click the photo of Tom Kuhn seen below:

Lucy Hayes Heritage Center at 90 West Sixth Street will be open that day from 10am-4pm, featuring tours of the home from 11am-3pm, special living history program featuring Ohio’s first governor- Edward Tiffin- portrayed by David Tillis from 3pm-4pm.

There will also be special artifacts and documents on display with a period room setting featuring mid 19th century home furnishings and decorative arts.

The Ross County Geneological Society at 303 South Paint Street will be open 9am-4pm.

Meet society members and learn about the number of resources they offer researching your family tree.

The Ross County Heritage Center at 45 West Fifth Street will be open noon-4pm.

It features a special one day exhibit of original Ohio statehouse documents including Thomas Worthington’s personal draft of the 1802 Ohio Enabling Act displayed on Ohio’s Constitution Table.

There will also be a special Ross County Samplers & Needlework Exhibit, a special one day exhibit of antique military arms and armaments. Special living history presentations by Ohio War of 1812 reenactors. 

All other museum exhibits will also be open and traditional live dulcimer music will be played through the day.