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Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Northeast Ohio

Posted by on June 22, 2018 · 3 Comments 

Monday, July 9, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE

 
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
 
 
8:00 – 9:00         Ashtabula: Ashtabula County District Library – 4335 Park Avenue
 
10:30 – 11:30        Painesville:  47 South State Street
 
2:00 – 3:00              Chardon: Heritage House – 111 East Park Street
 
4:30 – 5:30           Cleveland Heights: Cleveland Heights Library – 2345 Lee Road

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12 Fun Historic Preservation Month Ideas for You & Your Family

Posted by on May 14, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

  1. Learn more about your home.

    The vast majority of homes in America are historic in age, even those ranch and split-level houses you grew up in. Visit your local historical society, library, and public records office to get started. George Washington probably didn’t get a chance to sleep there, but who else had the chance to crash on the couch in 1968?

  2. Participate in a downtown cleanup day.

    Sure, this might stretch the boundaries of the definition of fun, but those old buildings in your downtown need love too. Pick up trash on the sidewalk and street, clean off graffiti, and add a fresh coat of paint to downtown buildings to keep their majestic charm going for another year.

  3. Take some photos.

    Architectural photography can become an addicting hobby. Think we’re joking? There are hundreds of Instagram accounts like Old House Love, dedicated to the beauty of historic buildings. You can also enter Heritage Ohio’s awesome Historic Preservation Month Photo Contest and land your photo on the cover of the next issue of Revitalize Ohio. You’ll be Insta-famous!

  4. Take a tour.

    There are lots of unique historic structures dotting Ohio. Many of them are privately-owned, but some open up to the public throughout the year. Be on the lookout for historic home tours, Main Street tours, and the Ohio History Connection’s Open Doors.

  5. Participate in an Architectural Scavenger Hunt.

    If you want to work for your entertainment, try an architectural scavenger hunt. Many local preservation organizations and historical societies have these for a low cost or for free. Pick one up and start the hunt.

  6. Nomination your favorite preservationist for an award.

    Many Ohioans work diligently to ensure historic preservation is a priority in their community and their hard work should be recognized by everyone. If you know someone who has worked tirelessly for historic preservation, nominate them to be honored at Heritage Ohio’s Annual Awards.

  7. Do things the right way.

    Contrary to the vinyl replacement window sales pitch, you can maintain and repair historic windows, and any other part of your historic home, with a little bit of know-how and elbow grease. From windows to plaster to flooring, workshops like LakewoodAlive’s Knowing Your Home are taking place each and every month in Ohio. Sign up for one today.

  8. Donate your time.

    Most preservation organizations are lean operations. They need your support and knowhow. Volunteering can take many forms and let them know what you are interested in and how you would like to help. They will certainly appreciate it.

  9. Listen to a Preservation Month Webinar.

    Throughout the month of May, Heritage Ohio hosts a preservation-related webinars each Wednesday afternoon. Sign up for one today.

  10. Plan a trip.

    Ohio has many historic communities, both large and small, including 23 Ohio Main Street communities. They are one of a kind and full of interesting shops and restaurants in historic buildings. Need some help with your road trip? We’ve put together lists our favorite cinemas, theatres, breweries, hotels, and most important, ice creams.

  11. Stand up for historic preservation.

    When was the last time you chained yourself to a building or laid down in front of a bulldozer? Sound a little risky? Well, that’s your opinion, but there are a lot of things you can do to become an advocate for historic preservation in your community before you take the drastic steps. Support your local Main Street and preservation organization, speak with your elected officials, and let others know why historic preservation is an important part of your community.

  12. Become a member.

    The support from preservationists like you gets things done in Ohio. Heritage Ohio is the state’s official historic preservation and downtown revitalization organization. We want to save the places that matter to you, but we need your help to do it. Being a member is much more than a financial investment in Ohio’s preservation movement, it means you are standing up for what you believe in with all other Ohioans who want to make a difference. Become a member today!

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What’s Happening on Main Street – May 2018

Posted by on April 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

May 4

  • First Friday: Putter Around the Downtown – Delaware

    For a fee of $5 per person, your family can go on a putt-putt adventure around our downtown businesses!  Stop by the Main Street Delaware tent (at Winter and Sandusky Streets) to get your wristbands and scorecards. Completed scorecards may be returned to the tent to be entered into a drawing to win a free round of golf for four at Mill Creek Golf Club in Ostrander. Putters and balls will be provided.

  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent

    Join Main Street Kent for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Kent! All participating galleries and businesses will stay open until at least 8pm on the first Friday of each month, for all to come enjoy and explore the artwork inside their businesses. Enjoy refreshments, enter in special drawings, view artist demonstrations and participate in activities throughout the downtown district.

  • First Friday: Marietta Derby – Marietta

    May’s First Friday is Marietta Derby. While the horses are racing in Kentucky, downtown will welcome races of our very own and encourage shoppers to don their biggest and boldest hats as they shop and dine downtown.
    Let’s go to the races! The Marietta Derby might be the most ridiculous, fun, AND community-minded event you’ve experienced in a long time!
    Join us to watch our competitors race against each other in full costume on the Armory lawn to raise money for their favorite local nonprofits. Come on down and place your “bets” by giving donations to your favorite “horse” or nonprofit!

  • First Friday: School Spirit – Middletown

    Come show your school pride this First Friday and sport your favorite school colors- pre-school, high school, college – Downtown Middletown is celebrating them all! Join us for fantastic, scholastic fun for all ages! Downtown will be joining forces to promote life-long learning and partnering with our friends at Middletown Community Foundation to bring you games, raffles and fun to kick off summer!

  • Chocolate Walk & Wine – Painesville

    Enjoy delicious samples of a variety of chocolates at participating merchants in downtown Painesville. Then visit the wineries at the Gage House (47 S, State St.) where you can purchase tickets and a glass to sample the flavorful wines chosen especially for this event.

  • First Friday: Downtown Tipp City Memories – Tipp City

    Join Downtown Tipp City Partnership on a self-guided walking tour of the buildings, where you can write and share your favorite memories of the past at each location. This event is free to the public and a joint effort, hosted by Downtown Tipp City and the Tippecanoe Historical Society.

  • First Friday: “May the Fourth” Be With You – Wadsworth

    With three astronauts connected to Wadsworth, space is a part of our city’s history. NASA Glenn exhibits will be featured at The Strand! You can also pre-register your kids for the Higher Orbits STEM Camp, taking place in Wadsworth in June. Stay tuned for more information!

May 5

  • Chardon Spirit Day – Chardon

    Join Chardon Tomorrow’s not-so-second Saturday event in May as they celebrate the spirit of Chardon. They’ll highlight the local school performers and teams, have community games and picnic-style food on the Square. Visit with your favorite teachers, community leaders, and city officials as they help host the day’s events.

  • Clean Sweep – Marietta

    Our annual downtown clean up, Clean Sweep, is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This day of volunteerism requires all hands on deck to support beautification efforts downtown, including Harmar Village. Volunteers will be asked to:
    * clean out and mulch our downtown garden beds
    * sweep our sidewalks
    * pick up trash and debris
    * help any downtown business owners in need of extra hands to clean windows or sweep entryways, etc.
    All volunteers are asked to meet at 8 a.m. at the Armory on Front Street to be assigned to projects in groups. Many hands make light work, and we need as much help as we can muster from local groups, residents, and visitors alike!

  • Main Street Sidewalk & Street Sale – Portsmouth

    Join Main Street Portsmouth downtown as we close Second Street to welcome outside vendors and bring the brick and mortar businesses to the sidewalks, for a day of the sidewalk sales that used to fill our streets. We will also have an inflatable for kids to enjoy while parents shop, as well as music on location.

  • Downtown Tipp City Sidewalk Sale – Tipp City

    Head downtown and see Tipp City’s merchants for sidewalk and tent sales during the annual Tipp-Monroe Community Service’s CITY WIDE Garage Sale Weekend Event!

  • Main Street Clean & Green – Van Wert

    Bring Your Own Broom and help keep Van Wert beautiful. Join Main Street Van Wert for our annual Spring Clean & Green. We work together to help clean store windows, sweep sidewalks and give back to the community.

May 7

May 8

May 9

  • Petunia Party – Marietta

    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to party at 6 a.m. with fellow volunteers and hang 280 flower baskets in downtown Marietta? Well, wonder no more! You’re invited to our Petunia Party! On Wednesday, May 9th, our Design Committee will be up and at ’em bright and early to meet our volunteers to hang this year’s flowers.
    With a full stock of ladders, trucks, and volunteers, this effort should take no more than 2 to 3 hours max. Many hands make light work – the more volunteers we have, the less time we will be out. If you have a friend and a ladder, please grab both and join us!

May 10

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: Plaster Repair & Replacement – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive, Sherwin-Williams and Linda Jancik of Wall to Wall Transformations for a workshop designed to educate folks on how to repair plaster walls and ceilings. Linda will review the anatomy of a wall, what plaster is made out of and the best ways to tackle a repair. This is a great workshop if you are tired of looking at the water damage from that old leaky toilet or tub or if you just want to be proactive and ready for what may come in your wonderful aging home!

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina

    The merchants and members of Main Street Medina and the Medina Historic District, with the support VCS Salon & Spa, Skin Care Solutions, Medina County Women’s Journal, and The Raspberry & The Rose, are pleased to announce Ladies Night Out. Over 30 locally owned and operated businesses in the Medina Historic District will be open extended hours, and will feature great shopping deals, tasty samplings of specialty food products, mini-makeovers, and lots of fun. The evening is geared toward the ladies of the community, but men are welcome to join in the fun. Final specials will be announced that evening, and ladies should stop at the Medina Convention & Visitors Bureau (32 Public Square) at 5pm on event nights to pick up a guide map of participating businesses and deals. Main Street Medina Facebook fans will get a sneak peek at the guide map and specials that morning. Swag bags will be given to the first 200 guests.

May 11

May 12

  • Antiques in the Alley & Classic Cruisers Car Show – Millersburg

    Do you love Antiques, recycled items, up-cycled items or unique metal lawn art? Antiques in the Alley encompasses the entire town of Millersburg including the Courthouse lawn, the alleys and sidewalks! For the 12th year in a row, in May and August, The Burg opens it’s doors and let’s everyone take the entire day to find the perfect item to take home with you! Lot’s of food can be found at our many pubs or even from our numerous food trucks located around town.

  • Gazebo Garden Walk – Wellington

    Our 20th Annual Gazebo Garden Walk will feature over 60 booths from crafts, antiques, jewelry, photography, and more.

May 15

  • Take a Hike: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain .  You’ll be amazed at both the grand architecture and the green spaces of the Civic Center as you stroll past the Board of Education Building, Public Auditorium, Cuyahoga County Courthouse, the Cleveland Convention Center, the Global Center for Health Innovation and much more.  Architect Daniel Burnham, Coach Paul Brown, the first coach of the Cleveland Browns, and/or Librarian Linda Eastman will be featured on this tour.

May 16

  • Downtown Summit & Celebration – Tiffin

    Join Main Street Tiffin as we celebrate the successes of 2017 and talk about what’s happening in Downtown Tiffin in 2018! There will be light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

  • Take a Hike: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland

    Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.  Learn about Warehouse District projects and the beginning of preservation efforts in Cleveland.  Home to fabulous restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and close to 3,000 residents, the Warehouse District is a charming and lively neighborhood.  Tour attendees may have the pleasure of meeting John D. Rockefeller or Levi Johnson along the tour route.  Plan to visit one of the Warehouse District’s renowned dining establishments or bars while you are in the neighborhood.

May 17

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: Home Maintenance – Lakewood

    This Knowing Your Home workshop will focus on the must-do home maintenance tasks that homeowners, especially owners of 80-100 year old homes, should make a priority to prevent major repair issues down the line.
    The workshop will also outline a yearly home maintenance schedule, helping to keep us on track with our maintenance chores as well as websites and apps that can be used to make our lives easier by storing all of our home repair information in one convenient place as our become more and more digital every day.

  • Take a Hike: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland

    Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel. Visitors may enjoy special guest appearances by deejay Alan Freed or “Mr. First Nighter” Milton Krantz.  See the Playhouse Square neighborhood with new eyes as you gain insight into its past, present and future on this outdoor tour.

May 18

May 19

  • Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk – Middletown

    The 6th Annual Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk, hosted in historic downtown Middletown, is a wine & chocolate tasting just for the ladies, with some world class shopping, dining, and entertainment as an amazing bonus! Although walking is involved, we can’t promise that you will burn more calories than you consume!

  • Downtown Planting Day – Troy

    Want to keep downtown Troy beautiful this summer? Join us to plant flowers in the pots that line the downtown storefronts.

  • A Dog’s Day Downtown – Tipp City

    Join Downtown Tipp City Partnership as they promote a Dog-Friendlier Tipp City!

  • Main Street Wadsworth Craft & Herb Festival – Wadsworth

    Head downtown to see unique crafts and stock up on plants and herbs for this year’s garden.

  • Downtown RunAround – Wooster

    Fun for athletes and non-athletes alike! Imagine if the “Amazing Race”, a few Boys & Girls Club staff, and your favorite yard games and puzzles got funky inside a snow globe. That’s our Downtown RunAround! Venture within an outdoor game zone that will cover 10 to 12 blocks. During the Downtown RunAround, each team will be equipped with a Smart Phone, a bag of materials and an Adventure Guidebook. Conquer the race by completing challenges to score points – all while helping raise money for Boys & Girls Club of Wooster. This is a mobile-friendly scavenger hunt on steroids!

  • The Great American Clean Up – Wellington

    Bring your family and friends and be a part of the “Great American Cleanup” sponsored by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Lorain County Beautiful. We will be sweeping, picking up garbage, and sprucing up many common downtown areas and alleyways.

  • Take a Hike: Gateway District Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the Gateway District’s incredible architecture, such as The Arcade and the 5th Street Arcades, East 4th Street, historic dime stores, such as Woolworth’s and Kresge’s, the transformation of the Garfield Building, the story of Rose’s Folly and more.  Home to Quicken Loans Arena, Progressive Field, six hotels, unique stores and over 60 restaurants and bars, the Gateway District is the most visited neighborhood in Downtown Cleveland.  Mayor Tom Johnson or inventor Garrett Morgan may drop in for a visit along the way.

  • Take a Hike: University Circle Tour – Cleveland

    The newest Take a Hike tour, explore the historic University Circle area.

May 20

  • Take a Hike: Canal Basin Park in the Flats Tour – Cleveland

    Enjoy tales from the early days of Cleveland while learning about Moses Cleaveland, the Cuyahoga River, beautiful bridges, the historic B&O Rail Station and plans for a 25-acre park and the extension of the Towpath Trail. Be sure to bring your camera for some stunning photo opportunities. Mayor Carl Stokes may share some background on his life and the Clean Water Act, which developed following the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire.  Mary Kelley may also share stories of her husband, Alfred Kelley, the father of the Ohio & Erie Canal, during your tour.

May 22

  • Take a Hike: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain .  You’ll be amazed at both the grand architecture and the green spaces of the Civic Center as you stroll past the Board of Education Building, Public Auditorium, Cuyahoga County Courthouse, the Cleveland Convention Center, the Global Center for Health Innovation and much more.  Architect Daniel Burnham, Coach Paul Brown, the first coach of the Cleveland Browns, and/or Librarian Linda Eastman will be featured on this tour.

May 23

  • Embracing Diversity Forum: Fostering Equity and Inclusion in Lakewood – Lakewood

    The benefits arising from societal diversity are well-documented. Research shows being exposed to people who are different from us broadens our horizons, enhances our creativity and even makes us happier. But how exactly can we succeed with cultivating a more diverse community in Lakewood? 
    Both the general public and members of the media are invited to attend this free forum as the community seeks to better understand the complexities surrounding the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion as they pertain to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. The discussion will delve into best practices for identifying our own biases, serving as a change agent for achieving greater diversity and promoting the creation of an even more inclusive community.
    Moderator Tameka L. Taylor, Ph.D., who serves as President of Compass Consulting Services and previously spent 14 years occupying a leadership role at The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, will oversee a distinguished group of panelists for an informative discussion.
    The panelists participating in this community forum include:
    • Murat Gurer, Vice President, Board of Trustees, International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network
    • Gabrielle Jackson, Member, Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission
    • Jay Tamilio, Student, Lakewood City Schools
    • Samantha Walters, Founder, She Collective

  • Take a Hike: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland

    Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.  Learn about Warehouse District projects and the beginning of preservation efforts in Cleveland.  Home to fabulous restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and close to 3,000 residents, the Warehouse District is a charming and lively neighborhood.  Tour attendees may have the pleasure of meeting John D. Rockefeller or Levi Johnson along the tour route.  Plan to visit one of the Warehouse District’s renowned dining establishments or bars while you are in the neighborhood.

May 24

  • Take a Hike: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland

    Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel. Visitors may enjoy special guest appearances by deejay Alan Freed or “Mr. First Nighter” Milton Krantz.  See the Playhouse Square neighborhood with new eyes as you gain insight into its past, present and future on this outdoor tour.

May 25

May 26

May 27

  • Take a Hike: Canal Basin Park in the Flats Tour – Cleveland

    Enjoy tales from the early days of Cleveland while learning about Moses Cleaveland, the Cuyahoga River, beautiful bridges, the historic B&O Rail Station and plans for a 25-acre park and the extension of the Towpath Trail. Be sure to bring your camera for some stunning photo opportunities. Mayor Carl Stokes may share some background on his life and the Clean Water Act, which developed following the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire.  Mary Kelley may also share stories of her husband, Alfred Kelley, the father of the Ohio & Erie Canal, during your tour.

May 29

  • Take a Hike: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain .  You’ll be amazed at both the grand architecture and the green spaces of the Civic Center as you stroll past the Board of Education Building, Public Auditorium, Cuyahoga County Courthouse, the Cleveland Convention Center, the Global Center for Health Innovation and much more.  Architect Daniel Burnham, Coach Paul Brown, the first coach of the Cleveland Browns, and/or Librarian Linda Eastman will be featured on this tour.

May 30

  • Take a Hike: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland

    Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.  Learn about Warehouse District projects and the beginning of preservation efforts in Cleveland.  Home to fabulous restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and close to 3,000 residents, the Warehouse District is a charming and lively neighborhood.  Tour attendees may have the pleasure of meeting John D. Rockefeller or Levi Johnson along the tour route.  Plan to visit one of the Warehouse District’s renowned dining establishments or bars while you are in the neighborhood.

May 31

  • Take a Hike: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland

    Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel. Visitors may enjoy special guest appearances by deejay Alan Freed or “Mr. First Nighter” Milton Krantz.  See the Playhouse Square neighborhood with new eyes as you gain insight into its past, present and future on this outdoor tour.

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National Preservation Partners Network Spring Meeting

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Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Southeast Ohio

Posted by on April 9, 2018 · 1 Comment 

Monday, April 23, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE

 
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
 
 
9:00 – 10:00         St. Clairsville: County Courthouse Annex – 101 West Main Street
 
11:30 – 12:30        Woodsfield: The Hollister-Parry House – 217 Eastern Avenue
 
2:30 – 3:30              Caldwell: Lori’s Family Restaurant – 17020 McConnellsville Rd
 
4:30 – 5:30           McConnelsville: Morgan County CVB – 35 West Main Street

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Developing a Request for Proposal: Crafting the Best Message to Attract the Best Results Webinar

Posted by on April 2, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Wednesday, April 11th –  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Do you want to attract new development to your community? Do you have a “white elephant” building that needs reuse?

Craig Gossman will share some of the techniques and best practices in developing an sending out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to help you get the results that match your vision.


 

Speaker: Craig Gossman has over 35 years of experience in urban design, planning, historic preservation and architecture. For 15 years, Craig served as a Principal Partner with Kinzelman Kline Gossman (KKG) and later in the same capacity with MKSK. In 2013, Craig founded Gossman Group design & planning in order to pursue combined architecture & urban design work with select clients.

This webinar is a benefit of Heritage Ohio membership, to become a member click HERE 

Heritage Ohio Members, register for the webinar click HERE 

**This session has been approved for 1.0 LU AIA credits**

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What’s Happening on Main Street – April 2018

Posted by on March 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

April 2

April 6

  • First Friday: Ladies Night – Cambridge

    Head to downtown Cambridge and enjoy an evening of shopping and fun, including a delicious wine tasting in area stores. For every $25 spent downtown Cambridge on April 6th, you will receive an entry into our basket drawing.

  • First Friday: Spring-O – Delaware

    It’s time to celebrate Spring in downtown Delaware, and this year you have the opportunity to play Spring-O, a fun twist on Bingo. Pick up your card, visit downtown stores to collect stamps, and all cards with 5 stamps in a row are entered to win some fabulous prizes!

  • First Friday: Marietta’s Birthday Party – Marietta

    April’s First Friday is Marietta’s Birthday Party. Cake, celebration, & history! Our community will join together to share our love for Marietta, who is turning 230 years old in 2018!

  • Downtown Tipp City Easter Egg Hunt – Tipp City

    Come out for this FREE Family Friendly First Friday event! Downtown Tipp City Partnership will have historic scavenger hunt cards that you can pick up at the Tipp City Public Library the week leading up to the event, or day of, where the Easter Bunny will be hanging out and taking pictures (Starting at 5pm)! Your historic scavenger hunt cards will give you clues about each building where your Easter eggs will be throughout town!

  • First Friday: Once Upon a Time – Wadsworth

    Your favorite books, movies, and plays come to life in downtown Wadsworth. Kids can wear their princess or superhero costumes for a chance to win prizes. Get photos taken with characters. Favorite ideas are fairy tales, superheroes, classic literature, Broadway, Alice in Wonderland, and Harry Potter. Scroll through downtown and enjoy the event while dining and shopping!

April 7

  • 2nd Annual Chocolate Walk – Lebanon

    Enjoy 20 delicious chocolate treats in historic downtown Lebanon. Following the Chocolate Walk, enjoy a chocolate, wine, and beer reception with live music.

  • First Settlement Festival – Marietta

    To mark the occasion of Marietta’s 230th Birthday in April 2018, in partnership with The Adelphia Music Hall, we are excited to announce a brand new music festival in downtown Marietta on Saturday, April 7th: First Settlement Festival. First Settlement Festival is a daylong outdoor music festival that takes place all throughout downtown Marietta. The Main Stage Lot will include a beer garden featuring craft beer by Marietta Brewing Co.. as well as merchandise tents and more for the community to enjoy. What’s the best part? Enjoying music at First Settlement Festival is totally free and open to the public!

  • Spring Shop Hop – Tipp City

    Let’s kick off those Winter blues and welcome in April with the Shopkeeper’s Spring Shop Hop! Punch cards can be picked up around town on Saturday, April 7th! As you “hop” around town receive a unique stamp from each location. When your card is full turn it in at any participating business for a chance to win our grand prize basket of Tipp City goodies!

April 14

  • Second Saturday: Chardon’s Traveling Tea Party – Chardon

    Join Chardon Tomorrow for an early evening of shopping and entertaining as we kick off our Second Saturday events with a “Traveling Tea Party.” The afternoon starts at 4 pm at the Heritage House where you can pick up your tea cup, raffle ticket, and schedule of events. Then shop ’til you drop from 4-7 pm with participating shops throughout the city offering special treats and promotions.
    Registration for the event is $10 and limited to the first 200 guests. Each guest will receive a ceramic mug and goody bag to use as they shop the square and stop at participating shops! Guests are automatically entered into a raffle for a Tea Party gift basket. Additional raffle tickets will be given for each $10 spent at a participating retailer/restaurant.

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: Step Repair & Replacement – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and our friends over at Cleveland Lumber Company for a workshop dedicated to exterior step repairs and replacement.
    We will review the anatomy of steps as well as common stair repairs. The remainder of the workshop will be focused on materials ( wood vs. composite), routine maintenance to keep them in good repair as well as answer your questions to ensure that your project will be completed with success.

April 18

April 19

April 21

April 22

  • Seven Courses of Kent – Kent

    Main Street Kent will host the annual “Seven Courses of Kent” dinner party in downtown Kent. This special event will take place at Treno Ristorante, an upscale Italian restaurant situated in the historical train depot overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Guests will enjoy a variety of soup, salad, hors d’oeuvre, entrée and dessert courses from these seven Kent establishments: Burnside Barbecue, Franklin Hotel Bar, Lucci’s Place, NINETEEN10, Twisted Meltz, Popped!, Treno Ristorante. It’s a great opportunity to indulge in some of Kent’s best cuisine, all in one night!

April 23

  • Historic Preservation Tax Credit Coffees – St. Clairsville, Woodsfield, Caldwell, & McConnelsville

    Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio? Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building. Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.

April 26

  • Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon

    Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: How to Contract a Repair – Lakewood

    This workshop will focus on the process of working with a home repair/improvement contractor. We will start with the basics of understanding your repair and then work our way through the process of getting estimates, scheduling the job and then making sure the repair has been completed in a workmanlike manner ensuring a well done job. The goal of this presentation is to help remove the guess work from the daunting task of home repair and improvement projects, getting the work done correctly the first time, saving your precious time, sanity and money.

April 27

April 28

  • Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon

    Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.

  • Vermilion in Bloom Gardeners’ Fair – Vermilion

    The 14th Annual Vermilion in Bloom Gardener’s Fair will bring the sights and smells of spring to Sailorway Middle School. Shop for flowers and plants from local growers, unique planters, garden art, fairy gardens, one-of-a-kind original art, soaps and lotions and more!

  • Rust Belt Takeover – Columbus

    The Young Ohio Preservationists (YOPs) are hosting the Rust Belt Takeover of Columbus, April 27-29. Exclusive tours of several historic locations including German Village, Fort Hayes, and Rush Creek Village.

April 29

  • Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon

    Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.

  • Guys in Bloom – Vermilion

    Guys in Bloom is the first ever, manly event that’s all about cigars, wine and flowers. Fifty gets you two hand-rolled cigars, 2 drinks, tapas and entry into the putting contest. Hosted by the Wine Vault, which will be closed for this event, the menu features a cheese and meat charcuterie board, mini crawfish crab cakes and pork belly sliders with apple slaw.
    Don’t wait…this is you chance to hang with the guys all in the name of flowers. This is a Vermilion in Bloom fundraiser and all of the proceeds will be donated to this Main Street Vermilion beautification program.

  • Rust Belt Takeover – Columbus

    The Young Ohio Preservationists (YOPs) are hosting the Rust Belt Takeover of Columbus, April 27-29. Exclusive tours of several historic locations including German Village, Fort Hayes, and Rush Creek Village.

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2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Call For Nominations

Posted by on March 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

What is the awards nomination process?

To nominate a a person, building, or project, simply complete this form and attach supporting documents and high-resolution photos (Limit 9.75 MB). If your documents or photos are large files, please email them to fquinn@heritageohio.org with the name of the nomination in the title of the email. To view a detailed description of the awards categories, view the 2018 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 15, 2018. Nominations that do not follow the formatting provided in the form and incomplete entries will NOT be accepted.
Not sure if your nomination fits a category? Contact us at 614-258-6200 or fquinn@heritageohio.org and we will be happy to discuss the nomination with you.

Where will the awards ceremony be held?

The 2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Ceremony will take place in Cleveland on October 23, 2018. Tickets to the conference will go on sale in June of 2018.

Here’s a sampling of 2017 Annual Awards winners:


Best Main Street Committee Project or Event:
Around the Town – Main Street Tiffin


Best Downtown Placemaking:
Dan Smith Community Park – Kent


Main Street Business of the Year:
Marietta Adventure Company


Main Street Manager of the Year:
Cristie Thomas


Historic Theater of the Year:
Marion Palace Theatre


Best Public Building Rehabilitation:
Norwood Fire Company No. 2
RWA Architects


Best Public Private Partnership:
The Canal Market District


Best Residential Rehabilitation:
West 25th Street Lofts
City Architecture


Best Upper Floor Rehabilitation:
Lofts110


Best Commercial Rehabilitation:
New Castle School of Trades


Outstanding Leader in Revitalization Award:
Mary Crockett


Spirit of Main Street Award:
Paul Hach Jr.

Preservation Hero Award:
Steve Coon

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Funding Opportunities With The Finance Fund

Posted by on March 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Wednesday, March 7th –  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Anne Geggie will share some of the funding programs available from the Finance Fund, a statewide CDFI.
Her presentation will feature their pre-development grants which can fund up to $30,000 and their economic development grants which can fund up to $100,000!
Additionally the Finance Fund has a pool of funds for Small Business Loans, Healthy Food for Ohio, Community Facilities and Affordable Housing. Funding opportunities to help meet the needs for your downtown revitalization.

Speaker: Anne Geggie is the Vice President of Lending at Finance Fund, a statewide nonprofit community development entity that moves public and private capital into low-income communities to improve the quality of life for people. With more than 14 years of progressive experience in community development, Anne has familiarity with all facets of the lending process for specialized loan programs, particularly in the healthcare and education sectors, as well as other community facilities in low-income communities.

This webinar is a benefit of Heritage Ohio membership, to become a member click HERE 

To register for the webinar click HERE 

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What’s Happening on Main Street – March 2018

Posted by on February 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

March 1

  • Celebrate Portsmouth Dinner & Auction – Portsmouth

    Celebrate Portsmouth at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Friends Center. We’re excited for an evening of friends and neighbors, celebrating downtown success over drinks and an update from Main Street staff and board. Dinner will be served at 7, and will feature a smoked brisket meal from the Scioto Ribber. Music will be performed live by Mr. Andy Russell. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to browse the silent auction and bid on items.

  • SIEDC Annual Meeting – Tiffin

    Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. You will have the opportunity to network with more than 300 attendees, hear the exciting results from 2017, and listen to plans for this coming year as we look to “Focus on the Future.”

March 2

  • First Friday: March for ART – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware‘s March First Friday event includes 31 local galleries exhibiting artwork from Delaware City Schools. The official ‘Gallery Opening’ will be held in participating locations on First Friday in March and the exhibit will remain up in the downtown for your perusal through the end of the month.  Come downtown to see what the young artists in our community have been creating!  

  • First Friday: Nonprofit Night – Marietta

    March’s First Friday is Nonprofit Night. Local nonprofits will either be paired with downtown businesses or setup space on the Armory lawn to showcase their mission, recruit volunteers, and highlight their impact in Marietta.

  • Music for the Cause – Marietta

    Music for the Cause is a quarterly event hosted by The Adelphia Music Hall to support local musicians and local nonprofits at the same time. This live show highlights the best musicians our area has to offer AND thanks to these local musicians, they’ve donated their time to support the mission of a local organization working hard to strengthen our community.
    March 2018’s Music for the Cause featured nonprofit is Marietta Main Street, a local organization dedicated solely to the revitalization of downtown Marietta. From downtown beautification to historic preservation, economic development, public art, marketing & promotions, and events, Main Street covers it all!

  • First Friday: Girl Scout Cookie Walk & Wine Pairing – Middletown

    Who doesn’t LOVE Girl Scout Cookies?! Come join us in historic downtown Middletown for a family-friendly Cookie Walk! After checking in at the beautiful Windamere, you will walk to different shops, eateries and establishments to get 8 different Girl Scout cookies. As an added bonus, there will be a “Cookie Scavenger Hunt”. Find the hidden cookies in Downtown businesses and redeem your passport back at the Windamere before you leave for a free box of Girl Scout Cookies (flavors vary) to take home! We can’t promise you will burn more calories than you consume, but it will be a fun-filled night for cookie lovers of all ages.
    For our 21 and older friends, each “Cookie Stop” will have a specially selected wine pairing available for purchase (not included in ticket price, sold separately at each location). Girl Scout cookie in one hand……paired wine in another…….does it get any better?!
    PS: We hear that Cookie Monster will be Downtown for a special guest appearance and looking for cookies himself…..be sure to snag your tickets before they’re gone!

  • St. Paddy’s Beer Crawl – Tipp City

    Let’s all kick off March with our 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Themed Beer Crawl around Downtown Tipp City! Come out wearing your green and crawl around sampling beers in shops, restaurants, and other establishments around town. Everything will be in walking distance.

  • First Friday: Downtown Mini Golf – Wadsworth

    All ages are invited to come downtown and enjoy free putt-putt golf inside of downtown Wadsworth businesses and organizations! Putt at least 18 holes (in any order) and drop your completed scorecard in the “Scorecard Box” at the FirstMerit Bank Building to be entered in a drawing to win prizes!

March 3

  • Girls’ Night Out: It’s Your Lucky Night – Lebanon

    It’s time to come to downtown Lebanon to shop, dine, and have fun! Special VIP Bag Includes: Coupons, Items, VIP Punch Card, Extra chances to WIN $100 Lebanon Bucks, Special drawing for VIP BASKET. Limit of 100 VIP Shopper Bags available, so get yours today.

March 5

  • Story Mob – Marietta

    Story Mobs are brand new to the 2018 Cash Mob event lineup. Each Story Mob focuses on telling the stories of 3 different businesses downtown. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations!

March 8

  • Knowing Your Home: Making a Sound Investment Workshop – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive for the kick-off workshop of the 2018 Knowing Your Home season. We will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the process of larger home improvement projects.
    Our homes are 80 plus years old, well built, and just plain amazing structures. Sometimes the layout, design or asthetics just don’t fit with the needs of the house and family. Larger projects can be daunting and often times people don’t know where to start or they get stuck. Have no fear, this discussion will help shed light and perspective on larger home improvement projects, giving you the strength and encouragement to move forward.

March 9

  • Downtown Portsmouth Lucky Clover Contest – Portsmouth

    Main Street Portsmouth is proud to present the first ever Lucky Clover Contest! Shop downtown the week leading into the Seven Nations Celtic Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration, between March 9 and March 17, for a chance to win $250 in gift cards to downtown restaurants.
    Pick up a lucky clover card while shopping and get it stamped at three downtown businesses, after a purchase of $5 or more, to enter the raffle.

March 10

  • 2018 Medina Beer Fest – Medina

    Join us for the most fun suds fest of the year! The Medina Beer Fest returns to Weymouth County Club for an evening of music, raffles, great food, a few surprises, and beer! Lots of beer! All paid guests receive a commemorative mini pilsner glass. Make sure to bring along some cash to buy tickets for the grand prize raffle–a cooler full of over 60 bottles of craft beer!
    Tickets will be available that evening at the door (check or cash preferred), or by calling Main Street Medina at 330-722-6186.

  • Second Saturday: Make & Take – Mount Vernon

    Join Downtown Main Street Mount Vernon for the March Second Saturday! Many of our downtown merchants have talented artists that are willing to teach you their craft as well as having many amazing gifts for sale – for yourself or someone you love! All classes are less than a half hour and cost $5 – please RSVP to make sure supplies are available for you!

March 15

  • Knowing Your Home: All About Fireplaces Workshop – Lakewood

    This workshop, new to the KYH lineup, will focus on everything that you need to know about your fireplace. Our presenter will review how to ensure that your fireplace is working in a safe manner and will also highlight all of the parts of a fireplace and how they work. We will then cover how to maintain your fireplace, how often and how maintenance is performed for both gas and wood burning fireplaces. We will talk about converting or upgrading your fireplace. Finally, we will also highlight options that are available to homes that currently do not have a fireplace system and cover the steps and costs of what is it takes to install them.

  • 1st Quarter Happy Hour – Mount Vernon

    Downtown Mount Vernon is growing, and we’d like to meet other talented enthusiasts at our networking happy hour! Join us for a casual meet and greet networking event to get to know our members and learn what sets downtown Mount Vernon apart. Stay for a little, or stay for awhile; cash bar and appetizers are available.

March 17

March 24

  • Easter Eggstravaganza – Wadsworth

    Children ages 10 and under can collect free plastic Easter eggs filled with candy at participating businesses in downtown Wadsworth March 24 during the Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

March 30

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Meeting & Working with Your Elected Officials Webinar

Posted by on February 2, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Tuesday, February 13th 1 pm – 2 pm

Statehood Day will be Wednesday, February 28. This is the day when people interested in history, historic preservation, archeology, archives, local museums, heritage tourism, and downtown revitalization congregate at the statehouse, and make appointments with their legislators to talk about issues important to you and your community.
Todd Kleismit will lead the discussion on the lay of the land and what to expect. How to find your representative, how to make an appointment, what information you might prepare, and who holds leadership positions.
Whether you come to Statehood Day, or not, you should be comfortable calling on your elected representatives, they want to hear from you and know what they can be doing to help not only their district, but all of Ohio.
 
Register Here
Not a Member? Join Heritage Ohio to get access to a full year’s worth of webinars.
 
Todd Kleismit has served as the director of community and government relations for the Ohio History Connection since 2005. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Todd has earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Ohio University. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm where he served in the Army as a public affairs specialist. Todd is president of the board for Leadership Ohio and also serves on the board for the Tom E. Dailey Foundation. He and his wife, Lisa live in Columbus with their daughter, Grace.

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Historic Tax Credit Coffees in West Central Ohio

Posted by on February 2, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Friday, February 23, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE

 
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
 
 
9:00 – 10:00         Xenia: Blue Jacket Book Store – 30 South Detroit Street
 
11:30 – 12:30        Eaton: L&M Products – 1407 North Barron Street
 
2:30 – 3:30              Greenville: A&B Coffee and Cake Co. – 501 South Broadway Street
 
4:30 – 5:30           Troy: Third Floor Community Room – 405 Southwest Public Square

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