Programs & Events

Landmarks takes great pride in its quality programs. Our programs are led by professionals in the fields of architecture, architectural history and other related fields. These individuals share their knowledge and expertise with great enthusiasm.

Advance ticket purchasing is strongly recommended because programs fill up quickly, and groups are often limited in size. For walking tours, tickets are not refundable. We suggest you arrive at the specific meeting place approximately 15 minutes prior in order to register. To purchase advance tickets, call 614.221.4508.

Program/Event Date

Annual Meeting • 04/24 - Annual Meeting at Ohio Historical Center

Drexel Fundraiser • 05/18- Drexel Theatre Movie Fundraiser, Los Angeles Plays Itself

'Downtown Frontier' • 05/28 - Cols Metropolitan Club: 'Developments on the Downtown Frontier'

1908 Plan Cent. Exhibit • 05/29 - 1908 Plan Centennial Exhibit Opening

Forbidden City Tour • 05/31 - Forbidden City: LeVeque Tower

Walking Tours • 05/31 through 10/24 - Choose from 32 Landmarks Walking Tours

City Hop Party • 06/06 - City Hop Kick-Off Party

"Box City" • 06/07, 08 - "Box City" Hands-On Art Activity at Cols Arts Festival

City Hop Tour • 06/14 - Downtown's premier tour of homes

Old Franklinton Tour • 06/18 - Old Franklinton Tour - Historic Roots

Sustainability Summit • 09/11, 12, 13 - Central Ohio Summit on Sustainability & the Environment

Preservation Awards • 10/16 - James B. Recchie Design and Preservation Awards Program

Ghost Walks • TBD - Halloween Ghost Walks & "Dead End Bus Tour"

Hallelujah Tours • TBD - annual candlelight tour of downtown churches

If you would like to schedule a group tour, or receive a list of additional tour options and prices, please contact us.

Walking Tour Series

East Side, West Side, North Side, South Side, Downtown - Choose from 32 Landmark's activities in 2008. Walking Tour Tickets are $7 for Landmarks Members & $15 for Non-Members. Space is limited. call Landmarks 614.221.4508 for tickets

• 05/17 - Walking Tour of the Historic Ft. Hayes Campus
• 05/31 - The Civic Center - Rebirth Along the Waters
• 06/01 - Old Oaks Historic District /Driving Park
• 06/04 - The Civic Center—Rebirth Along the Waters »
• 06/08 - Broad & Washington Ave - A Unique Corner »
• 06/18 - Old Franklinton - Historic Roots »
• 07/13 - Eastgate - Two Historic Patterns, Many Cultural Contributions »
• 07/20 - Oakland/Northwood Historic District - the “Beautiful” Streets »
• 07/26 - Hawthorne Park/Woodland Ave - Gateway to a City’s Artistic Past »
• 08/02 - Victorian Village/Goodale Park - The Elegant Architectural Ladies »
• 08/10 - Rush Creek Village - An Inspired Architectural Enclave »
• 08/16 - Woodland Park/East Broad St - Gateway to a City’s Artistic Past »
• 09/21 - Glen Echo Historic District - Nature Meets Architecture »
• 09/27 - Grandview Heights - The Country Club District »
• 09/28 - Merion Village - Architecture & the Many Faces of Columbus »
• 10/04 - Clintonville - A Tapestry of Amazing Streets »
• 10/11 - Open House at Euro-Classics (a free event) »
• 10/12 - Iuka Ravine Historic District - Urban Nature at its Grandest »
• 10/26 - Green Lawn Cemetery Tour - The Dead Do Tell Tales »
• 10/24 - 10/31- The Famous Columbus Landmarks Ghost House Tours »

more details about the walking tours »

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"Box City" Hands-On Art Activity

June 7 & 8 - 11:30am - 6pm - FREE
at the Greater Columbus Arts Festival / Columbus Museum of Art parking lot

Volunteers needed for this event - Email or call Landmarks today 614.221.4508.!

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City Hop - June 14, 2008 • 10am - 6pm

City Hop is Downtown Columbus' premier tour of homes. City Hop 2008 will mark the ninth year Landmarks has sponsored this self-guided walking tour. City Hop 2007 hosted nearly 3,000 participants who enjoyed touring 17 residential sites & 2008 promises to be even better! more »

• City Hop VIP Kick-Off Party info & tickets »
Friday, June 6th, 5:30 - 8:30

• City Hop Tour info & tickets »
Saturday, June 14, 10am - 6pm

**Volunteer for City Hop** »

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Old Franklinton—Historic Roots from a Log Cabin to a Cemetery

Wednesday, June 18th, 6 pm-8 pm
Historic Franklinton (1797) is the settlement in Central Ohio that birthed the City of Columbus (1812). Its rich history can be found in the stories of extraordinary people who settled there and significant architectural artifacts—from a log cabin to the Harrison House, from the land office to the pioneer cemetery, which is currently undergoing clean up and preservation thanks to the extraordinary present-day community people. This is a free event, however Columbus Landmarks is suggesting participants support the work of the Franklinton Historical Society by becoming members that evening ($10.) Tour begins at the Franklinton County Genealogical Society, Harrison House, 570 West Broad Street.

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2008 Central Ohio Summit on Sustainability and the Environment

September 11-13
Sponsored by MORPC (Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission). Columbus Landmarks will be presenting on the sustainability of historic preservation practices at this summit. Plan on registering and come support us!
To register, contact MORPC at MORPC.org or call 228-2663.

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James B. Recchie Design and Preservation Awards Program

Save this Date! Thursday, October 16, 2008
Each year Columbus Landmarks honors the work of individuals who have made a significant contribution in furthering the historic preservation cause in central Ohio. As part of its ongoing effort to foster the understanding and appreciation of quality urban design, Landmarks bestows the James B. Recchie Design Award for the development project that attained an exceptional level of quality and workmanship. Named in memory of James Recchie, a noted Columbus attorney and a Landmarks founding trustee, the award celebrates his vision of a better Columbus through quality urban design.

Columbus Landmarks is accepting nominations for its 2008 Design & Preservation Awards. Nominations are encouraged from the general public through September 28th. DOWNLOAD FORM »

• Review 2007 Award Winners »
• Review past James B. Recchie Design Award winners »

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Halloween Ghost Walks

Each year, during the last two weekends in October, Halloween Ghost Walks lead participants through some of Columbus' most famous (and sometimes funny) haunted houses. A "Dead End Bus Tour" is also available. For reservations, call Landmarks 614.221.4508.
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Hallelujah Holiday Tour of Churches

This annual candlelight tour of downtown churches features seasonal music and brief presentations on the unique architectural history of selected churches. For reservations, call Landmarks 614.221.4508.

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