Thanks to all who attended one of our spooky nights at Haunted Tours this year! Reminder that this Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. we'll be hosting our (not-so-scary) Trick-or Treat Tour for younger visitors! Stop by for a treat - costumes encouraged!

An unsettling presence...am I being watched? 👀 Yes, by a judge! Salmon P. Chase was the sixth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He also served as the 23rd Governor of Ohio from 1856 to 1860. Check out this bust alongside one of Lincoln in the Statehouse Museum!

#ThrowbackThursday In 1965, the stained glass Seal of Ohio was replaced with a painted canvas seal. The canvas was installed at the top of the Rotunda and a three-foot chandelier was hung from the center of the seal to provide light. The canvas seal was replaced in 1996.

Ohio's state flag, also known as the Ohio Burgee, became our state flag in 1902. Its distinctive design (the only non-rectangular U.S. state flag) contains symbolism for the state, including the "O" for Ohio. See Ohio's flag flying both inside and outside of our Statehouse!

Do your civic duty and vote...for your favorite iconic "Ohio" dish! Head to statedish.org/ohio to cast your vote. Make tasty history with your vote today! The Official State Dish Registry is an official program of the U.S. semiquincentennial established with America250.

#ThrowbackThursday On October 16, 2001, the George Washington Williams Memorial Room was dedicated by then-Gov. Bob Taft on the first floor of the Ohio Statehouse. The room is named after Williams, who served from 1880-1881, and the space is decorated in the style of that era.

With the unveiling today of the new Women's Monument on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse, we're celebrating women with some new swag available at the Statehouse Museum Shop! Stop by the shop after checking out the new monument on the south lawn or visit statehouseshop.com

The big reveal! The Ohio Women's Monument celebrates women who have championed suffrage and continue to advocate for equality in Ohio. It is now open for public viewing on the South Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse. Our thanks to the Capitol Square Foundation and the Ohio Theatre!

What a great day of fossil tours at the Ohio Statehouse! Thanks to our guides from @ohiogeosurvey and the @ortongeologicalmuseum for teaching us about ancient life in Ohio and pointing out interesting fossils along the way. Check out our calendar of events for upcoming tours!

Happening tomorrow - the unveiling of the Ohio Women's Monument! Attend a free program in the Ohio Theater beginning at 9:30 a.m. (RSVP using QR code/link). Following the program, the event continues outside on the South Plaza for the unveiling of the monument. See you there!

The Ohio Statehouse is closed for the holiday on Monday, October 12.

Want to hear an expert tell about a shell? Or plunge into a story about a sponge? Would you like to see them tell a man about a bryozoan? Come to the Statehouse Fossil Tours next Tuesday, October 13, to learn all about fossils! More info/RSVP: ohiostatehouse.org/calendar/…

#throwbackthursday After the Senate Building was built in 1901, the area between the Statehouse and the Senate Building was outdoors. It was famously nicknamed "Pigeon Run" because of the resident birds. This space was enclosed during the 1990s Statehouse renovation project.

The ornaments are in! These limited edition 2026 Ohio Statehouse ornaments celebrate 250 years of American freedom. Visit statehouseshop.com to order yours as we wind down the year on America's 250th birthday celebrations!

After a tour, take home a shiny souvenir on your next visit to the Ohio Statehouse! Choose 1 of 4 engravings and make a memorable keepsake. Machine located just outside the Map Room & Statehouse Museum Shop. Tours are offered M-F on the hour 10:00a to 3:00p (S/Sun 12-3p).

An original suffragette suit from the collection of the Kent State University Museum will be on display in the Ladies’ Gallery through April 2027. On June 16, 1919, the Ohio legislature ratified the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Photo by KSU Museum.