Spend an enjoyable hour with fascinating people from Ohio's past in the intimate setting of museum theatre.
These characters will connect their times to yours by sharing their life stories. These are charming and engaging performances that are appropriate for all ages and wheel chair accessible. Performances are free with museum admission every Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Alice Schille
Meet Columbus native Alice Schille (1869-1955), one of America's foremost watercolorists, who earned international recognition for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings of street scenes, beaches, and markets, as well as women and children. Robin Schuricht portrays Alice Schille.
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Codename Babcock: Citizen Spy Elizabeth Van Lew
Hear Elizabeth Van Lew, a member of Richmond, Virginia society and one of the most intriguing women of the Civil War, discuss her work as a spy and her opposition to slavery and secession. Mary Lou McKeen portrays Van Lew.