Background Background summary provided by GrokAI 4.1-Fast Hamilton, Ohio, originated as Fort Hamilton, constructed between September and October 1791 by General Arthur St. Clair, governor of the Northwest Territory, along the Great Miami River. Named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, the fort served as a key supply depot…
Exciting Additions in 2026
Hello all you fabulous readers out there! We wanted to take a minute and let you know about some exciting additions to Visual Ohio coming in 2026. This may seem late to the game, but better late than never! 2026 will be the year that Visual Ohio starts leaning more into video content. No, we…
Westerville Uptown Ice Sculpture Display 2025
Background The Uptown Ice Sculptures Display is an annual holiday tradition in Westerville, Ohio, organized by the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association as part of the 2025 Holidays in Uptown celebration. More than 30 hand-carved, lighted ice sculptures—featuring holiday themes like nativity scenes, grandfather clocks, Christmas ornaments, and interactive cartoon figures with photo cutouts—are placed outside…
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival 2025
Background The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Lantern Festival is a family-friendly, after-hours event celebrating Asian culture through stunning LED lantern displays, interactive installations, live performances, and whimsical after-dark experiences. Now in its second year (following a successful 2024 debut), the 2025 edition expanded with more mythical creatures, interactive elements, and integration into new zoo regions…
Scarecrow City in Reynoldsburg
Background Reynoldsburg, Ohio – Scarecrow City. Voting occurring from October 18-19. Impression Olde Town Reynoldsburg, Ohio had an event in 2025 where in Olde Town on Main Street and in JFK park, various organizations and businesses participated in creating scarecrows and displaying them in the city. Check out a few of the scarecrows below!
Unofficial Galaxies – A STAR WARS Exhibit at COSI
Background Summary provided by Dia Browser ChatThe “Unofficial Galaxies” exhibit at COSI in Columbus, Ohio (2025) is a massive Star Wars-themed experience featuring iconic props, costumes, life-size starships, and one of the world’s largest private fan collections. “Unofficial Galaxies” at COSI (May 10–Sept. 1, 2025) is an immersive, Star Wars-inspired exhibition that brings together more…
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