Statehood Day | Litter Media

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.

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.

Photo Courtesy of Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center

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.

Happy 217th Ohio

It’s one of Chillicothe’s proudest moments, annually celebrating the birth of Ohio’s Statehood, March 1, 1803.

The celebration takes place Saturday March 7, 2020 beginning at Trinity United Methodist Church on East Main Street with the Statehood Day Prayer Breakfast, presented by the Chillicothe Kiwanis Club and Ross County Ministerial Association. This year’s honoree is Stan Mitchell, recognized for his achievement in service to the community. Speakers will include Ohio Auditor of State, Keith Faber and Chaplain Paul Ray. Tickets for the event are $10 and available at the Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau, from Kiwanis members, Stacy Brooks or Diane Carnes.

Chillicothe’s museums and historic sites will be open free of charge, including Adena Mansion & Gardens (10am-4pm), Lucy Hayes Heritage Center (10am-4pm), Ross County Heritage Center (12pm-4pm), David Nickens Heritage Center (1p-4p) and the Ross County Genealogical Society at their new location, 303 South Paint Street, (9am-4pm).

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