The Chillicothe Kiwanis Club and The Ross County Ministerial Association present "We Are One Under God" 49th Ohio Statehood Day Prayer Breakfast. Tickets available from Kiwanis members and the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Meet members of this society & learn about the tremendous resources they offer for researching your family tree.
The historic home and grounds of Thomas Worthington- Ohio's first U.S. Senator, sixth governor, and "Father of Ohio Statehood." Tours start every 30 minutes beginning at 10:30am. Statehood Debate- Step back in time to a tavern in 1802 and join in a fiery debate over whether Ohio become a new state or remain part of […]
Birthplace of Lucy Webb Hayes, wife of the 19th U.S. President. *Special exhibits of Hayes memorabilia. *Special displays of early Ohio maps & statehood documents. *Living history program on early archaeologist Edwin H. Davis by Bruce Lombardo of the Heartland Earthworks Conservancy, 1pm. Exhibits of 19th century home furnishings & decorative arts.
*Special one-day exhibit of military arms & armaments from the War of 1812 through the Civil War. *Special exhibit on the history of theatrical & musical productions in Chillicothe, 1805-1925. *New permanent exhibit on the Ohio & Erie Canal. *Special exhibit of original Ohio Statehood documents. *All other permanent exhibits will also be open.
Flight to Freedom- a new video on the Underground Railroad. Exhibits on local & national African American heritage & culture include: "Occupations of People of Color in Chillicothe's Past" (New!), "Freedom's Journey: The Underground Railroad," "African American Women in the 19th Century," and "The Black Church in America."
Continue your Statehood Day celebrations, come enjoy dinner at 17 East while listening to standards from the 20s through the 60s, as performed by Josh Barrington (vocals) and Stephanie Stanley (piano). Songs will include jazz standards and show tunes such as "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Strangers in the Night," "Unforgettable," "For Sentimental Reasons," "Cry […]
Relive your childhood adventures with the 30th anniversary showing of "The Goonies." Tickets can be purchased at the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau and online at www.ChillicotheDowntown.com. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Associates' event fund and the Majestic Theatre's restoration fund. Relive your childhood with this 30th Anniversary of “The Goonies!” Mikey Walsh and Brandon Walsh […]
Eric Huff will be our headliner for the night. Huff will be joined onstage by featured performers: LeighAnne Cooper, Karen Gentry, Hayley Rust, Tim Villars, Mike Woo, the Paint Valley Jamboree band: Joe Adams, Jim Bristley, Steve Evans, Dave Roberson, guest drummer Joey Adams, and MC: Kenny Baum. The Paint Valley Jamboree is presented by The Rockhold, Brown & […]
The Renaissance Singers are preparing an extra special performance to showcase their individual talents. The Pump House will be transformed into a Cabaret Supper Club for the evening's entertainment. In addition to hearing a few numbers from the whole group, the audience will be treated to soloists and small ensembles sharing some of their favorite […]
