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Ohio Historical Center – United States

Museum in Franklin County, Ohio. The Ohio Historical Society (OHS) is tasked to interpret, collect and preserve the state's heritage. Of primary interest is the Society's archeological collections. An extensive exhibit, the "First Ohioans", was dismantled several years ago although a "virtual" exhibit "virtual" exhibit remains online. Many of the artifacts on on permanent archival display at the museum, and may be "seen" via an online catalog. In the last century, the society collected more than 1.5 million items pertaining to Ohio's history, archaeology, and natural history. One of the largest state historical organizations in the country, OHS now has membership of over 9,000. A private, not-for-profit organization, the society serves, by statute, as the state's agent in historical matters in return for financial subsidy support that constitutes a portion of the OHS operating budget. Note: Finder of rare Adena tablet denies permanent donation to Ohio Historical Society. See comment.

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Region: Great Lakes Midwest

Country: United States

How to get there: can be driven to, probably with disabled access

Type: Museum

Status: perfect

Nearest town or city: Columbus, Ohio

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176 yd - Comfort Suites

Located across from Ohio State Fairgrounds, Crew Stadium, Ohio Historical Society and only 3 miles from downtown, Nationwide Arena and the Columbus Convention Center. Hotel offers free hot breakfast, Read morefitness area, indoor heated pool and business center. All rooms are spacious one room suites with a fridge/microwave, wired high speed, coffee maker, iron and hair dryer. Pet accommodation: 10.00/night per pet. All Comfort Suites are smoke free.Hide

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Ohio Historical Center – United States

Museum in Franklin County, Ohio. The Ohio Historical Society (OHS) is tasked to interpret, collect and preserve the state's heritage. Of primary interest is the Society's archeological collections. An extensive exhibit, the "First Ohioans", was dismantled several years ago although a "virtual" exhibit "virtual" exhibit remains online. Many of the artifacts on on permanent archival display at the museum, and may be "seen" via an online catalog. In the last century, the society collected more than 1.5 million items pertaining to Ohio's history, archaeology, and natural history. One of the largest state historical organizations in the country, OHS now has membership of over 9,000. A private, not-for-profit organization, the society serves, by statute, as the state's agent in historical matters in return for financial subsidy support that constitutes a portion of the OHS operating budget. Note: Finder of rare Adena tablet denies permanent donation to Ohio Historical Society. See comment.