STATEHOUSE NEWS

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Please be informed that a Civil War-era cannon will be fired from the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse Wednesday, May 22, 2024. This will be done as part of the vintage base ball game. The event is free and open to the public. The Feed Your Soul Kitchen food truck will be at the corner of High Street and State Street at 5:30 p.m.

Civil War cannon firing demonstrations are scheduled to take place in the evening between 5:25 and 8 p.m. The Statehouse cannon may fire a maximum of three times during the event.

As these sounds can be startling, we wish to give advance notice to everyone working on and near Capitol Square. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Rupert at 614-728-4185.

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Columbus, OH– On Wednesday, May 22, the Ohio Village Muffins and Lady Diamonds will face off against the Capitol Cannons, state senators and representatives, in an old-fashioned game of “base ball.” The match will go from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Ohio Statehouse West Lawn, and it is free and open to the public.

Before and after the two teams square off to win the Richard Schuricht Memorial Cup, the Statehouse’s 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A will provide cannon firing demonstrations. History displays and concessions will also be available to the public.

This exhibition game involves rules and regulations from the 1860s that Abe Lincoln himself observed, so some of them might appear unconventional. There are a few major differences between “base ball” and baseball that the audience should be aware of:

• · The ball is pitched underhand from anywhere behind the pitcher’s line.


• · If a ball is hit and caught on a bounce, it is an out.


• · Base runners may not steal nor slide foot-first.

Experience the entertaining seven-inning affair, enjoy an outdoor meal and witness cannon firings all in one night. Food and beverages will be provided by the Feed Your Soul Kitchen food truck and Milo’s Catering.

To view photos of the 2023 “base ball” match, visit Vintage Base Ball 2023

About the Ohio Village Muffins and Vintage “Base Ball”
Formed in 1981, the Ohio Village Muffins were the first vintage “base ball” team in the United States to play a set schedule of games. They also hosted the initial meeting of the Vintage Base Ball Association (VBBA). The uniforms are standard to the 1860s: plain pants, a white shirt with a bright shield containing the team emblem, a vintage cap, a leather belt and a red tie. Recreational activities for men and women, especially “base ball,” were becoming more ingrained in American society during the middle of the 19th century, so the Muffins represent a changing America. They highlight a game that would transcend all others and become America’s favorite pastime.

Support for this event is provided by the Ohio Lobbying Association, the Ohio Village Muffins and Lady Diamonds, and the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A.
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Contact:
Mike Rupert, Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board
614-728-4185. mrupert@ohiostatehouse.org ohiostatehouse.org

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In honor of the life and service of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus today until sunset on the day of his funeral.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.

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Please be informed that a Civil War-era cannon will be fired from the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse Monday, April 29, 2024.
As part of the Ohio Statehouse’s commemoration of Lincoln’s Repose, historical reenactors from 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A will fire one of the Ohio Statehouse’s Civil War-era cannons from the West Plaza (High Street side) of Capitol Square at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Some historic musket firing may be heard at the same times.
As these sounds can be startling, we wish to give advance notice to everyone working on and near Capitol Square. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Rupert at 614-728-4185.
This event is part of the Statehouse’s Civil War Encampment, which immerses visitors in Civil War activities. Attendees can see a historic flag from the era, view a replica coffin where President Lincoln lay in repose years ago, and witness reenacted depictions of 1860s life. For more details, please visit OhioStatehouse.org.
In case of rain, the times may be changed, and the reenactor’s exhibits will be inside the Ohio Statehouse.

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(Columbus, OH) –The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will commemorate the Repose of President Abraham Lincoln in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda on Monday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The day will include Civil War reenactors, a historic 36-star flag, artifacts, cannon firings and a replica coffin. The event is free and open to the public. April 29 is the anniversary of the day in 1865 when around 50,000 mourners passed by Lincoln’s coffin in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse.

On the front lawn of the Statehouse, Civil War medical displays and an Artillery camp will be set up, accompanied by music from the era. The Ladies Aid Society will host a tent with interactive activities, while reenactors portraying James A. Garfield and his wife will roam the Statehouse grounds. Additionally, cannon firings on the hour will entertain spectators.

Inside the Statehouse Rotunda, a replica of President Lincoln’s coffin will be on display, along with a historic 36-star flag. The flag flew over Capitol Square during the repose of President Lincoln on April 29, 1865.

The Statehouse Museum Shop, on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse, offers copies of Lincoln’s Gettysburg and Second Inaugural Addresses, small statues of President Lincoln and Lincoln’s hat and a beard attachment. Mini cannons, replica Civil War firearms, and other Civil War memorabilia are also available.

The Capitol Café will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for visitors to grab food and beverages throughout the day.

Contact mrupert@ohiostatehouse.org for more information. Schedule a tour inside the Ohio Statehouse for a group of ten or more by calling 614-728-3726 or kmontgomery@ohiostatehouse.org.
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(COLUMBUS, OH) — Members of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will meet Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus. The business meeting will be held in the State Room (room #108) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda is available upon request.

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(Columbus, OH)—The Ohio Statehouse invites families and friends to a FREE fossil tour on Saturday, April 20 from noon until 1:30 p.m. During this special tour, visitors will see fossil specimens, and then find similar fossils in the limestone walls and floors of the Ohio Statehouse.

The tour starts on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse. Fossils will be displayed by Dale M. Gnidovec, Curator of the OSU Orton Geological Museum. Mark Peter, Paleontologist at ODNR Division of Geological Survey, will lead the group inside and outside the Ohio Statehouse.

Each visitor will receive a free copy of the booklet, Statehouse Fossils: A Guide to Fossils of the Ohio Capitol, by Mark E. Peter. The booklet is provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological Survey.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year to encourage global conservation efforts and environmental protection. These events encourage young learners to explore the natural world and engage the public in efforts to care for our planet.

Photos are available on the Ohio Statehouse website: http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/galleries/geology-fossil-tour

This special tour is free and open to the public. Visitors may meet in the Worthington Center on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse. Registration is not required, but individuals or organizations that want to schedule a group to attend the tour, should contact Katie Montgomery at 614-728-3726 or kmontgomery@ohiostatehouse.org.
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In honor of the life and service of former State Senator C.J. Prentiss, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of her funeral, April 13, 2024. Older Posts Newer Posts