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Ohio Open Doors 2018

Friday, September 7, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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The historic Marion Palace Theatre will take part in Ohio Open Doors 2018

Discover Ohio’s amazing heritage Fri., Sept. 7, through Sun., Sept. 16, 2018 as historic buildings and landmarks across our state open their doors for special tours and events during the statewide event Ohio Open Doors. Explore fascinating places that reflect Ohio’s rich heritage, some open especially for Ohio Open Doors events or offering behind-the-scenes looks that aren’t ordinarily available.

All Ohio Open Doors events are free. Most are special one-day-only opportunities.

The Marion Palace Theatre, located at 276 West Center Street in downtown Marion, will open its doors to the public on Friday, September 7 at 2pm. Visitors will experience a behind the scenes tour and a short organ concert by organist Greg McDonald. There is no admission charge for this event.

About Ohio Open Doors – The Ohio History Connection created Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 15, 1966, the Act has proven instrumental in transforming the face of communities from coast to coast, establishing the legal framework and incentives to preserve historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites. It drives economic revitalization by attracting investment, supporting small business, stabilizing neighborhoods and creating jobs. The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office administers the National Historic Preservation Act in Ohio. Many of the landmarks featured in Ohio Open Doors events are in the National Register of Historic Places, which the National Historic Preservation Act created.

“Ohio Open Doors shares stories of important landmarks right in our backyard, highlighting the history and unique nature of some of Ohio’s most treasured historic places,” says Burt Logan, executive director and CEO of the Ohio History Connection. For more information about Ohio Open Doors, visit ohiohistory.org.

About the Ohio History Connection – In 2014, the Ohio Historical Society changed its name to the Ohio History Connection. Established in 1885, this nonprofit organization provides a wide array of statewide services and programs related to collecting, preserving and interpreting Ohio’s history, archaeology and natural history through its more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio, including its flagship museum, the Ohio History Center in Columbus. For more information about programs and events, call 800.686.6124 or visit ohiohistory.org

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Friday, September 7, 2018
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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