September 30, 2006
Orientation
Welcome to History in the Heartland! We will begin our year with this orientation at the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus. At Orientation, you willb e introduced to the program, fill out some necessary paperwork, tour the Ohio Historical Society Museum and Archives/Library, and do some introductory work with primary sources.
The Ohio Historical Center is at I-71 and 17th Ave., about four miles north of downtown Columbus.
The All-American Quarter Horse Congress may be taking place at the Ohio Expositions Center (state fairgrounds) across 17th Ave. from the Ohio Historical Center. If this is the case, you may encounter more traffic than usual in the block of 17th Ave. between I-71 and the Ohio Historical Center. The Ohio Historical Center will be accessible from 17th Ave. (follow the special directions below), but you must approach from the east (i.e., from I-71 and 17th Ave.), because 17th Ave. west of the Ohio Historical Center will be closed for the horse show.
From I-71, take the 17th Ave. exit (Exit 111). Go west on 17th Ave., staying in the far right lane. Turn north (right) into the first driveway, staying in the far right lane. If you are directed to another lane, or if the right lane is blocked, stay in the far right lane and tell the attendant that you are going to the Ohio Historical Center. At the fork, follow the drive on your right to Ohio Historical Center parking.
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: Ohio Historical Center
