|
Join history advocates and professionals from across Ohio on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 for Statehood Day, an advocacy event to help promote the importance of Ohio history. Statehood Day is a great way to connect Ohio’s history and preservation community to the state’s history and to state legislators. Help make sure your state legislators understand that History Works for Ohio and in your local community by having your voice heard at the Ohio Statehouse!
Click here to get a copy of the 2010 History Works Legislative Priorities. (326KB PDF will load in a new browser window and requires Adobe Acrobat ® Reader).
Statehood Day is a joint effort among the
Ohio Historical Society,
Heritage Ohio,
the Ohio Academy of History,
the Ohio Archaeological Council,
the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums,
the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board,
Preservation Ohio,
the Ohio Genealogical Society,
the Ohio Council for Social Studies
and the Society of Ohio Archivists.
Statehood Day Featured Luncheon Speaker: Wes Cowan, host of PBS History Detectives
Cowan is the founder and owner of Cowan's Auctions, Inc. in Cincinnati. An internationally recognized expert in Historic Americana, he is also a featured appraiser on PBS. After receiving his doctorate degree from the University of Michigan, he taught at the Anthropology Department of Ohio State University and later he was the Curator of Archaeology at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. In 1995, Cowan left the museum world to return to his childhood love - antiques. Since then, Cowan's Auctions has grown from a one-man shop to a nationally recognized business generating $20 million in annual sales.
Wednesday, March 3 - Statehood Day Agenda
| 10 a.m. |
Coffee and registration (Ohio Statehouse Atrium, Columbus) |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Welcoming remarks Burt Logan, OHS Executive Director & Todd Kleismit, OHS Director of Government Relations |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Panel discussion on the “History Works” legislative priorities important to preserving and promoting Ohio history |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Small group discussions |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Lunch and keynote address by Wes Cowan, PBS host of History Detectives and Antiques Road Show |
| 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Group meetings with state legislators and Strickland Administration officials (you should schedule appointments during this time)
|
History Works!
Register for Statehood Day and make appointments with your State Representative and Senator
This year, you can be in control of your Statehood Day experience by making your own legislative appointment with your state representative and/or state senator. Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: To find your legislator’s name and district using your home zip code, click on these links:
Step 2: Click on your legislators name to go to their web page which contains their contact information. Call the legislator’s office and set-up your appointment with the legislative aide.
Step 3: Making the appointment If possible, set up your appointment time between 1:30p-4:00 p.m. so you won’t miss the morning Statehood Day activities and legislative updates which will help prepare you for your meeting.
OHS Government Relations staff can also set-up your appointment. If you want OHS staff to make your legislative appointment, contact Jerolyn Barbee by e-mail before Friday, February 19.
Statehood Day Registration Information
Statehood Day registration is $25 before Friday, February 19 and $35 after February 19. The registration fee includes lunch and event materials. If you want OHS staff to make your legislative appointment, please register by February 19.
Online registration is available by clicking here. If you are mailing your registration, make your check payable to the Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH 43211. For more information, contact Jerolyn Barbee at the Ohio Historical Society by e-mail or by calling toll-free 877-393-4369 (Local call 614-297-2326).
Online registration is available by clicking here. For more information or questions, please contact Jerolyn Barbee at the Ohio Historical Society, by e-mail or by calling 614-297-2326. Please register no later than February 20. The meetings with legislators will be arranged for you by OHS staff.
History Works—six simple strategies to becoming a life-long history advocate
Ohio's history is a public value that benefits all Ohioans—students, homeowners, developers, lifelong learners and public agencies and institutions. Want to have your voice heard beyond Statehood Day? Click on this video link to learn more about how to effectively communicate with decisionmakers throughout the year. (27MB Flash video requires Flash ® Player and will load in a new window).
We look forward to seeing you on Statehood Day!
|
