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Exhibit Highlights

The People's House

The Ohio Statehouse is the "People's House," the heart of Ohio's democratic government. Its offices and chambers have been the seat of Ohio governance and history since 1857, before the completion of the building in 1861. The building itself represents both the power of the state and the ideals of the people.

The Ohio Statehouse Museum celebrates the building and the symbolism behind its inspired architecture, highlights the historical events that have unfolded at the Capitol, illuminates the workings of state government today and empowers visitors with the knowledge so that they can be active participants in their government.