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Plan your Spooky Trip with the Mill Race Monster

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Everyone loves a good ghost story, and 50 years ago, Columbus, Indiana, got its very own urban legend: the Mill Race Monster (cue the spooky music). An urban legend is typically defined as a modern myth or tale, a genre of folklore passed down through generations. But is the Mill Race Monster really just a legend?

American Modern Book Launch

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American Modern is the first in-depth publication about Columbus, Indiana, that demonstrates the unique blend of civic, industrial, and social forces that produced the preeminent laboratory of architectural modernism in the country.

Exhibit Columbus Cycle 5

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Exhibit Columbus has launched Cycle 5! To advance and shape this cycle of Exhibit Columbus, seven Curatorial Partners form the core of the curatorial team. The Partners have extraordinary backgrounds and represent a tremendous depth of experience in architecture, art, design, history, and writing. Each has worked with diverse sets of communities to bring meaningful work to life.

Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

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Juneteenth 2024 Healing our soul Juneteenth is one of the most important annual celebrations in Columbus and it keeps growing and growing! Check out all of this year’s activities and bring your family and friends to celebrate Black culture and learn about the...

Explore Seven National Historic Landmarks in Columbus, Indiana

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Seven buildings in Columbus, Indiana, have been designated as National Historic Landmarks, an extraordinary number for a city with a population under 50,000, and one of the reasons Columbus is recognized as one of the most important cities for architecture in the U.S....

Our Stories Illuminated

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Two Nights showcasing Columbus IN 200 Years Together: Our Stories Illuminated 4th Street Comes Alive With History On Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24, the Ulrich Building on Fourth Street between Washington and Franklin, will light up with memories and...

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