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The State of Ohio will celebrate its' 200th birthday in the year 2003! About the Ohio Bicentennial, the State of Ohio says:
- The Bicentennial will be a time for Ohioans to reflect on their state's past accomplishments, rich history and culture, and an opportunity to dream about the future. It will trace Ohio's path toward statehood and recognize the accomplishments of noted Ohioans over both centuries.
To bring about this celebration, the state has created the Ohio Bicentennial Commission.
Ohio Bicentennial Commission
The Ohio Bicentennial Commission was authorized by the general assembly and the Governor to oversee the Bicentennial celebration. The Bicentennial commission consists of 51 members from across the state, including a 16-member executive committee. There were 35 members nominated by the executive committee for appointment by the Governor.
Click here for a listing of members and committees. For more information, email the commission or telephone their Columbus office at 1-888-OHIO200.
Barn Painting
The Ohio Bicentennial Commission plans to paint at least one barn in each of Ohio's 88 counties with the red, white, and blue bicentennial logo. A poll shows over one million Ohioans report having seen one of the barns, usually chosen for their visible location. Visit the Ohio Bicentennial Web site for a map of barn locations by county.
Historic Markers
Working with the Ohio Historical Society, the Longaberger Company and local sponsors, the commission recently designated 100 historical markers under the Longaberger Legacy Initiative. Marker designations take place about three times annually, through the 11-member Ohio Bicentennial Commission Historical Marker Committee. Click here for details and how to apply for a marker.
Ohio Memory Project
The commission along with the Ohio Library Council and the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN), announces the Ohio Memory Project. The memory project mission "is to provide access to historical treasures of Ohio, bringing together primary sources from all parts of the state". This project helps Ohio communities preserve local history by digitizing it and making it available in scrapbook form on the Web. Visit www.ohiomemory.org for details or email the project.
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