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Ohio Village recreates a typical county-seat town in Ohio during the mid 19th century, about the time of the Civil War. Adjacent to the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus, this location remains open as it has for nearly 20 years, to school groups, for private events, and special public events.
Some upcoming events are:
Feb. 12-13
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Valentines by Candlelight
Ohio Village, Columbus
Enjoy a romantic dinner followed by an entertaining concert of love ballads and comic songs interspersed with readings and romantic verse, all by the Ohio Village Singers. Advance reservations required by Feb. 8: $60/adult; $50/Ohio Historical Society member; and $4/nonmember parking. Call 800.686.1541.
March 12-13
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ohio Village, Columbus
From the Pubs of Ireland Candlelight Dinner
Enjoy a hearty Irish pub meal followed by a rollicking evening of Irish melodies, humorous drinking songs and a wee bit of Irish wit and wisdom, all by the Ohio Village Singers. Advance reservations required by March 8: $60; $50/Ohio Historical Society member; and $4/nonmember parking. Call 800.686.1541.
The Ohio Village Muffins and the Lady Diamonds,
19th-century baseball teams, are fielded by Ohio Historical Society volunteers.
The Ohio Village Muffins, founded in 1981, have been featured in Sports
Illustrated and the Wall Street Journal, and on National
Public Radio and ABC-TV's Good Morning America. Home
games begin in May and continue into September.
Hours:
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Open to the public for Signature Events only. Please refer to event description for specific hours. |
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Event Parking
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| OHS Members |
FREE |
| Vehicles |
$4.00 |
| Buses |
$10.00 |
| Vehicles transporting students |
FREE |
Location
Ohio Village is located just off of I-71 on 17th Avenue (exit 111) about four miles north of downtown Columbus in Franklin County. After exiting I-71, take the first right off of 17th Avenue, make a slight right almost immediately into the Ohio Historical Society parking lot and continue along the perimeter road to the northside of the Ohio Historical Center where the Ohio Village is located. Please note that online directions using the Ohio Historical Society's address below will take you to the back of the Ohio Historical Center and Ohio Village. There are no public entrances to either facility from Velma Avenue.
General Information
Ohio Village
1982 Velma Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
Phone:
614-297-2300 Ohio Historical Center Museum
614-297-2663 Group Tours
FAX:
614-297-2628
Handicapped Accessibility
Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.
Site is wheelchair accessible. Limited wheelchair access to restrooms.
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