Columbus to celebrate via the arts

The original Emancipation Proclamation will be on display during the festivities.
COLUMBUS -- To commemorate Juneteenth, the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus offers an opportunity to view the original Emancipation Proclamation June 20-23.
Beginning June 19, music, dance, drama, hands-on activities and living history characters -- including Paul Anderson as Frederick Douglas and Joseph Ames as Abraham Lincoln -- will bring to life the Civil War era.
Members of the Fifth U.S. Colored Troops of Ohio re-enactment regiment will appear at the center throughout the weekend and at the Ohio Village Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are a five-minute drive from the 12th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park, a community event that educates through entertainment, interactive programming and informal fellowship.
The original Emancipation Proclamation will be displayed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 20-21 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 22-23.
Tickets for the display can be purchased by calling (800) 686-6124 or (614) 297-2300 or via the Internet at www.ohiohistory.org/americanoriginals.
Ticket fees, which include admission to all programs, are $6 for adults, $2 for pupils ages 6 and up, and free for children 5 and under. Parking is $3.
OHS members are admitted free and park for free but must call to arrange for timed tickets. Groups of 20 or more must make reservations by calling the scheduling office.
More information on events can be found at www.juneteenthohio.net or by calling (614) 299-4488.