Experience a Scottish Dredgy at the Historic Harrison House!

A bell man will greet guests by ringing a bell to announce the death of a local townsman and usher everyone into the house to mourn. Attendees will join the family, local minister, and bag piper inside for the Lyke-Wake. Light refreshments will be provided at the dredgy. Then guests will visit the cemetery and enjoy homemade root beer outside.

The Sullivant Land Office will be open with a pop-up gift shop.  Members who show their card will receive a 10% discount at our gift shop.

Price

$15 for Adults, $10 for Children and Students ages 12-17. This program is not recommended for children under the age of 12.

Tickets will also be sold on-site. Tickets for this event are timed and are required. Due to the nature of the event, attendees are requested to be present at the time of their ticket so that they can enjoy the complete program.

Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable.

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Parking

Parking is available on the street, behind the Harrison House and in the church parking lot. There will be parking guides directing visitors to park.

Questions- Please email us at info@columbushistory.org

Larry Nelson was born at the Friend’s Rescue Home, which was recently featured at another presentation.  He was adopted and raised just a few blocks away, on the Hilltop, and graduated from West High School. Larry will discuss his journey, including some unexpected twists, to reconnect with his birth family.

Larry Nelson was born and raised on the Hilltop, in Columbus. He retired from the Ohio Historical Society (now Ohio History Connection) after working there for 30 years. After retirement he joined the History Dept. at Bowling Green State University, as an assistant professor.

This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

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Beyond the Veil: Randolph A. Foster Seize the Music Series - October 4, 2025

Join the Columbus Historical Society and Carpe Diem String Quartet for an afternoon of music at the Harrison House!

Program:

• Franz Schubert - String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 Death and the Maiden

• Paul Wiancko - Benkei's Standing Death

• Dinuk Wijeratne - A letter from the afterlife

All tickets are purchased through the Carpe Diem Quartet.  For assistance purchasing your ticket, please call (614) 205-8160.

For more information on the Carpe Diem String Quartet please visit https://www.cdsq.org/.

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Join the Columbus Historical Society and educator Johneen Griffin for a talk at the Historic Harrison House featuring images and recollections of iconic Columbus signs created by her late husband, sign painter and artist William "bc" Collins.

William Collins, bc to friends and Bill to customers, was the sole proprietor of Spectagraphics, and created many well known signs and logos around Columbus. He also became known for his artistic creations and was shown in several juried exhibitions.

Parking is available on the street, behind the Harrison House and in the church parking lot if there are spots available.

This event is free, but registration is required as space is limited!

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A tour of this iconic Columbus landmark; previously known as the T & O Railroad Station; with speaker Bruce Warner, Columbus Historical Society Board Member and former Yard Operations, T & O Railroad.

Parking is available in the garage behind the building (hourly), surface lot of the former Spaghetti Warehouse ($5), and limited ParkCbus meters

This event is free, but registration is required as space is limited!

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