Ohio Statehouse

Trick or Treat! 🍬 Halloween was celebrated a day early at the Ohio Statehouse with a tour, candy, and fun for dinosaurs, super heroes, robots, and more! Enjoy your Halloween weekend and check out our calendar for upcoming events: ohiostatehouse.org/calendar

#ThrowbackThursday A. Roy Knabenshue was one of the most famous aviators of his day. He built his own dirigible (similar to the Hindenberg) in 1905. From 1905 to 1908 he would make trips from the State Fair fto downtown Columbus This picture likely dates from 1906 or 1907.

Start cozy season off right with a new scent from Root Candles. These candles are made in Medina, Ohio and make a great pre-winter gift! Shop online: statehouseshop.com/search?ty… or come visit the Statehouse Museum Shop in person for great fall and winter gift ideas!

Happy Anniversary! 🎃 250 years ago, the Battle of White Plains occurred. During the battle, it was reported that a German mercenary was decapitated by a cannonball. This story may have inspired 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑦 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤. Come see our exhibit today!

Last chance to see: Carl Walz Spacesuit Provided by the Kent St. Museum, the Carl Walz spacesuit honors Ohio’s enduring leadership in innovation and discovery. The exhibit will leave the Ohio Statehouse on November 4, and will next be heading to COSI in Columbus.

Thanks to all who attended one of our spooky nights at Haunted Tours this year! Reminder that this Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. we'll be hosting our (not-so-scary) Trick-or Treat Tour for younger visitors! Stop by for a treat - costumes encouraged!

An unsettling presence...am I being watched? 👀 Yes, by a judge! Salmon P. Chase was the sixth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He also served as the 23rd Governor of Ohio from 1856 to 1860. Check out this bust alongside one of Lincoln in the Statehouse Museum!

#ThrowbackThursday In 1965, the stained glass Seal of Ohio was replaced with a painted canvas seal. The canvas was installed at the top of the Rotunda and a three-foot chandelier was hung from the center of the seal to provide light. The canvas seal was replaced in 1996.

Ohio's state flag, also known as the Ohio Burgee, became our state flag in 1902. Its distinctive design (the only non-rectangular U.S. state flag) contains symbolism for the state, including the "O" for Ohio. See Ohio's flag flying both inside and outside of our Statehouse!

Do your civic duty and vote...for your favorite iconic "Ohio" dish! Head to statedish.org/ohio to cast your vote. Make tasty history with your vote today! The Official State Dish Registry is an official program of the U.S. semiquincentennial established with America250.

#ThrowbackThursday On October 16, 2001, the George Washington Williams Memorial Room was dedicated by then-Gov. Bob Taft on the first floor of the Ohio Statehouse. The room is named after Williams, who served from 1880-1881, and the space is decorated in the style of that era.

With the unveiling today of the new Women's Monument on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse, we're celebrating women with some new swag available at the Statehouse Museum Shop! Stop by the shop after checking out the new monument on the south lawn or visit statehouseshop.com

The big reveal! The Ohio Women's Monument celebrates women who have championed suffrage and continue to advocate for equality in Ohio. It is now open for public viewing on the South Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse. Our thanks to the Capitol Square Foundation and the Ohio Theatre!

What a great day of fossil tours at the Ohio Statehouse! Thanks to our guides from @ohiogeosurvey and the @ortongeologicalmuseum for teaching us about ancient life in Ohio and pointing out interesting fossils along the way. Check out our calendar of events for upcoming tours!

Happening tomorrow - the unveiling of the Ohio Women's Monument! Attend a free program in the Ohio Theater beginning at 9:30 a.m. (RSVP using QR code/link). Following the program, the event continues outside on the South Plaza for the unveiling of the monument. See you there!

The Ohio Statehouse is closed for the holiday on Monday, October 12.