Event Description: A weekend of sharing our rich history and raising awareness of Richland County's wide range of historical resources and destinations.

Malabar's Activities:

Spinning & Weaving Demonstrations      May 6-7     10am - 4pm  FREE
Learn from Malabar's Spinners and Weavers, the skills of Fiber Art with hands-on demonstrations throughout the day.

History Hike     May 6     10am - Noon  FREE PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED  CALL 419-892-2784
Even before Louis Bromfield the countryside of Malabar Farm famous this land had a fascinating history. Join us for a walk through Malabar's hills and valleys, hear tales and visit sites that will bring history to life.

Edible Plants of Early Ohio Settlers     May 6     2pm - 3pm  FREE PREREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED
Travel back in time with Wild Ginger and learn about the edible plants that the early Ohio settlers would have grown in their garden and harvested from the wild. Learn about the history and uses of our local native and introduced plants. This program might even give you some ideas for your own garden at home.

Bean Soup at the Mill     May 6     11am - 5pm  Price applied for Soup
Enjoy old fashioned bean soup served with cornbread.

May Night Haunt     May 6     8pm - Midnight  $30 per person Not recommended for ages 13 and under.  Pre-Registration is Required Call 419-892-2784
Dare to Explore the "normal to paranormal" while exploring murders, cemeteries and haunted houses. End the night with hot dogs and S'mores while sharing stories around the campfire.

Picnic with Laura Ingalls Wilder     May 7     11am & 1pm  $10 (Ages 1-12) $20 (Ages 13+) Pre-Registration is Required. Call Victoria Cochran, 419-892-2929
Join the famous author for a picnic at the Pugh Cabin! Guests will be served picnic food while enjoying the story of the life and books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Eyewitness to History: The Ceely Rose Case     May 7     3pm  FREE Preregistration is suggested for a guaranteed spot, additional audience members will be accommodated as space allows.  To preregister call 419-892-2784
Examine the 1896 Rose family murder case in the actual house where events unfolded, with emphasis on eyewitness accounts. Storyteller Mark Sebastian Jordan will use period newspaper articles, photographs and artifacts to bring the disturbing case to life.

Visit www.​richhistoryalliance.​org for specific location and activity information.

Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Under the baton of director Randy Heidlebaugh, 75 of the region's finest young musicians perform in their culminating concert of the season featuring the winners of the annual concerto competition.

Sunday, May 7th at 3:00pm

The Renaissance - Main Stage


General Admission Price: $10.00
Student Seats Price: $5.00

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All tickets purchased online and via phone are available for pick up at the Renaissance Box Office will call window prior to the event or during normal business hours.



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The 72nd Annual May Show is a juried exhibition showcasing the talent of Ohio artists in a variety of media.

The 2017 guest juror is Tom Hale,  an award winning watercolor artist and automotive styling designer from Michigan.

Tom received his Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, from The Art Center School in Los Angeles. He was employed as a styling designer for a major automobile corporation until 1985, when he left the corporate world to pursue his art career full time.

His paintings have earned him many awards, including a Gold Medal of Honor from the American Watercolor Society. His work has been shown extensively throughout the United States, and he has completed over 3100 paintings,  most of which are now in private and corporate art collections.

Learn more about Tom Hale @ www.​tomhalegallery.​com



Opening Reception:  Saturday, May 6th: 7-9pm | Awards at 8pm

May 6 – June 4

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 5pm


Photo Credit: Mansfield Art Center