Architecture Archives - Ohio History Connection

August 12, 2024

The Hidden History of the Ginny District

The Ginny District, one of Urbana’s oldest neighborhoods, dates back to 1805 and has been a crossroads of significant events, places, and people who have shaped both Ohio and the Nation’s history. From the infamous Rev. Jim Jones to former Ohio Governor Joseph Vance, the personalities who lived in or visited this neighborhood are legendary. […]

August 7, 2024

Galion Big Four Depot Walking Tour

Join us on September 15, 2024, for an engaging afternoon exploring the depot grounds and building. Get an exclusive preview of the exciting restoration project set to begin this winter!

August 1, 2024

Tour du Jour at the Ohio Statehouse

See the Ohio Statehouse as never before as the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board offers five different thematic tours about the Capitol, its history, and its incredible collection of art and artifacts. Each tour will start in the Map Room at noon, September 9-13.

July 25, 2024

Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tour at the Heritage Center

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the artifact and archival collections at the Heritage Center, home of the Clark County Historical Society in downtown Springfield, Ohio. This year, we celebrate the 134th anniversary of our impressive block-long Richardsonian Romanesque building—an artifact in itself, and the largest preserved by our dedicated staff and volunteers. […]

June 19, 2024

Xenia Carnegie Pre-Construction Open House

Get reacquainted with the historic Xenia Carnegie Library Building, and the significance it has for the community and surrounding communities. Join us for a pre-construction open house with smooth jazz music and lite appetizers, while viewing the original architectural drawings, and view the architectural renderings of the plans for the upcoming Xenia Carnegie Cultural Centre.

April 8, 2023

Building Blocks: The Architecture of the Ohio History Center

Included with museum admission. This program is part of COSI’s Science Festival community programming. You’ve definitely driven past the giant brown rectangle next to I-71, but have you ever wondered how that building came to be? Barb Powers, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for Inventory and Registration will take you on a special tour of […]

December 9, 2021

Looking at Buildings in Ohio Village

By looking at the buildings in Ohio Village, you can learn to sharpen your observation skills and build your old-building vocabulary, both useful as you travel Ohio.

March 11, 2021

Ohio History Connection announces recipients of National Park Service grant

January 15, 2021