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RichHistory Alliance

RichHistory Alliance

In 2016, the RichHistory Alliance was formed as a partnership of museums and historical sites in Richland County. Our mission is to collaborate to discover, preserve, and share history in Richland County.

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AirPower History Tour

Coming to Mansfield Lahm Airport, August 24-28, 2022. Open To The Public for Rides and Tours, 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. each day. Book your ride on FIFI” , “LIL” and the other warbirds! Seats fill quickly! Book online TODAY! Get more information at www.airpowertour.org. The distinctive rumble of radial engines from two of the...

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Civil War Living History at South Park

Civil War Living History at South Park

The Civil War comes to life at South Park! Visitors can meet authentically clad and equipped military and civilian reenactors who will discuss the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and the roles civilians played in supporting them. Come see reenactors, feel the thunder of artillery, witness first hand Civil War medicine, talks from civilians…

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Event: June 8 @ 10:00 am

Cheers to History on the Wine & Ale Trail

Cheers to History on the Wine & Ale Trail

Posted on by Adelyn Belsterling in Blogs and News, Dining, Visitors, Wine and Ale Trail

Weaving through Mansfield and the surrounding area, the Wine & Ale Trail guides you to a mix of breweries, wineries, and wine bars each dedicated to honoring local history. Raise a toast to grand architecture in a historic bank vault, taste tradition in an old-world brewery, and pay homage to The Shawshank Redemption (filmed in Mansfield) with themed wines and ales....

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Cheers to History on Mansfield’s Wine & Ale Trail

Cheers to History on Mansfield’s Wine & Ale Trail

Posted on by Adelyn Belsterling in Blogs and News, Wine and Ale Trail

Weaving through Mansfield and the surrounding area, the Wine & Ale Trail guides you to a mix of breweries, wineries and wine bars each dedicated to honoring local history. Raise a toast to grand architecture in a historic bank vault, taste tradition in an old-world brewery and pay homage to The Shawshank Redemption (filmed in Mansfield) with themed wines and ales....

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Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Built in 1886 and abandoned in 1990, tour the world-famous prison year round, as well as the Shawshank Museum. Visit in the fall when it transforms into the Blood Prison or even investigate the paranormal on a Ghost Hunt or Ghost Walk.

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History

History

History The city of Mansfield was named after Surveyor General of the US Colonel Jarred Mansfield. Richland County was organized March 1, 1813 and named from the character of its soil. Mansfield was first settled on a ridge by a large spring that eventually served as a dependable source of water for a brewery. In...

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Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

A museum of fire fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustion powered fire engines. Includes reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island.

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Mansfield Memorial Museum

Mansfield Memorial Museum

The museum is the oldest museum in Richland County founded in 1889. The museum is a step back in time to the late 1800's. Artifacts on 2 floors of displays span from Roman to modern times.

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