Engage with Reimagining Columbus
Share your story and help to shape the future of public art and commemorative spaces. Join us for an upcoming in-person event, leave a comment, or sign up to stay connected to the project below. Check out our Eventbrite to register for an upcoming event.
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"What is Indigenous Design and History?”
Thursday 4/4 | 6pm-8pm
Center for Architecture and Design
Join award-winning architect Tamarah Begay as she unveils the secrets of Indigenous design practices.
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StoryLab: Digging Deeper: How it Started, How It’s Going and What’s Possible
Tuesday 4/16 | 6pm-8pm
Ohio History Center Plaza
Community conversations highlighting individual vignettes and facilitated dialogue designed to inspire deeper reflection by centering and uplifting true, lived experiences of people.
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Family-Friendly Mound Experience
Saturday 4/20 | 11 am-1pm
Highbanks Adena Mound
Combine outdoor fun with history! Hike to the Adena Mound at Highbanks for a unique learning experience for the whole family.
Upcoming Events
Community Conversations
Community Conversations: World Café Events
Storytelling conversation event for residents of greater Columbus to collectively explore the complexities of our heritages and cultures.
Tuesday, March 5
Columbus Metropolitan Library (Downtown) | 6pm-8pm
96 S. Grant Avenue
Tuesday, March 26
Columbus State Community College | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Workforce Development Building Ballroom, 315 Cleveland Avenue
What is Indigenous Design and History?
Join award-winning architect Tamarah Begay as she unveils the secrets of Indigenous design practices.
Thursday, April 4
Center for Architecture and Design | 6-8pm
950 W Town Street
Story Lab: "How It Started, How It's Going and What's Possible"
Community conversations highlighting individual vignettes and facilitated dialogue designed to inspire deeper reflection by centering and uplifting true, lived experiences of people.
Tuesday, April 16
The Ohio History Center | 6-8pm
800 E 17th Ave
Storyboarding Session 1: "Our Collective Story and Manifestations"
Asset-based visual ideation facilitation sessions where participants’ story patterns are identified through guidance in identifying thoughts, ideas, and priorities of the collective.
Tuesday, May 7
Ohio History Center | 6-8 pm
800 E 17th Ave
Tuesday, May 14
Blockfort | 6-8pm
162 N 6th St
Tuesday, May 21
Location to be Announced
Nature Walks
Family-friendly Mound Walks
Explore sacred mounds throughout Central Ohio. Through this series of mound walks, explore ancient structures and learn about their cultural significance.
Mound Walks are appropriate for all ages.
Saturday, April 20
Highbanks Adena Mound | 11am-1pm
9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH
Sunday, May 19
Voss Mound | 10am-12pm
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Galloway, OH
Family Workshops
Design Your Own Monument Workshops
Imagine carving your own mark on history! Forget boring statues and towering obelisks – what if you could design a monument that truly reflects your values and memories? Build, imagine, and learn about monuments in a hands-on workshop perfect for the whole family.
All four workshops are identical and are appropriate for all ages.
Saturday, April 27
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop | 1pm-3pm
511 S Hague Avenue
Saturday, April 28
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons | 2pm-4pm
1113 Parsons Avenue
Saturday, May 18
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Driving Park | 12:30-2pm
1422 E Livingston Avenue
Sunday, May 19
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Karl Road | 2pm-4pm
5590 Karl Road
More ways to engage.
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