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Downtown Through the Decades

with Downtown Columbus, Inc.

2026-06-23 10:00:00 2026-06-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Downtown Through the Decades Begin with a walking tour of Topiary Park and then enjoy lunch while learning about the history of Downtown Columbus. Main Library - Meeting Room 2B

Tuesday, June 23
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-23 10:00:00 2026-06-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Downtown Through the Decades Begin with a walking tour of Topiary Park and then enjoy lunch while learning about the history of Downtown Columbus. Main Library - Meeting Room 2B

Main Library

Meeting Room 2B

Begin with a walking tour of Topiary Park and then enjoy lunch while learning about the history of Downtown Columbus.

In partnership with Downtown Columbus, Inc., explore Downtown through the decades. Begin with a walking tour of Topiary Park and then enjoy lunch while learning about the history of Downtown Columbus. 

Schedule

10:15-10:45 Topiary Park walk (optional)

11-12 Lunch and history presentation with the library's Local History & Genealogy team

Note: the program is free, but registration required for lunch. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | America 250 |

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