Category: Ohio Village

  • The Copperhead Invasion

    The Copperhead Invasion

    Ohio Village Columbus, OH June 27-28, 2015 I arrived Friday to Ohio Village and carried in my gear. After Red River, I decided to travel light, although this weekend that proved to be not so good an idea. No tent, no shelter–just a ground cloth, poncho, and wool blanket to sleep in. My knapsack carried…

  • Invasion of the North

    Ohio Village Columbus, OH June 21-22, 2014 (June 21-22, 1864) Plans were made leading up to the assault against a little village around the area of Columbus Ohio.  General Johnston formed a small battalion to attack Ohio Village for its strategic importance, brevetting Captain J.R. Sharp of the 1st Tennessee Co B to the temporary…

  • The Village

    Ohio Village Columbus, OH May 25-26, 2013 Having been raised in Columbus, I spent many a time at the Village and Historical Society building.  As the destination of school field trips and a museum for a quiet afternoon, I have visited every exhibit.  I have been to the Ohio Village on numerous occasions, always in…