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Tickets on Sale Now for Cornerstone to Cupola Tour of the Ohio Statehouse
6/29/2009
CONTACT:
Gregg Dodd, Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board
gdodd@csrab.state.oh.us
(614) 728-2130
COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 29, 2009) – The Ohio Statehouse today kicked off its ticket sales for the 2009
Cornerstone to Cupola Tour. The special behind-the-scenes tours are scheduled for Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19.
There are three tour times each day: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Space is limited; tours are restricted to 20 individuals per tour start time. All tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance of the Capitol Square complex, located in downtown Columbus at the corners of High and Broad streets.
The
Cornerstone to Cupola Tour of the Ohio Statehouse will highlight parts of the Capitol building which are rarely seen by the public. Visitors will see the “lost” cornerstone and prisoner graffiti in the Crypt. One of the highlights of the tour will include a climb up more than 70 stairs through the narrow spiral staircase to the top of the Cupola.
Ordinarily off-limits to the public, highlighted hidden locations will be featured in this unique, special and rarely available tour. Some locations are not entirely handicapped accessible and involve stair climbing. Participants are asked to dress for attic and basement exploration. Each participant will be required to sign a waiver. Those under age 18 will require the signature of their guardian.
Tickets are only available for purchase online at
www.statehouseshop.com and click on “Statehouse Exclusive” or at the Ohio Statehouse Museum shop located on the ground level of the Capitol building. The Museum Shop is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 per adult and $4 per child under the age of 16. A $2 handling and shipping charge will be assessed to each online order.
Participants should be prepared for the following:
-Walk and climb more than 70 steps to the top of the Cupola.
-This particular tour is not ADA accessible.
-Visitors will be required to sign a waiver. Those under age 18 will require the signature of their guardian.
-Participants are encouraged to dress for attic and basement exploration.
Detailed information about the Ohio Statehouse Cupola is available at
http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/ohio_statehouse/education/capitol_square/cupola.cfm.
High resolution photos are available at
http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/ohio_statehouse/multimedia/photo_galleries/search_02.cfm?collection_id=102203&view_mode=Gallery.
To view this press release and others, visit
www.OhioStatehouse.org.
About the Ohio Statehouse
Come on in to the People’s House! The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered Monday through Friday on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3:00 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact (888) OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit
www.OhioStatehouse.org.
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