Ohio Civil War Show

06/09/2025

Each year I am amazed at the rarity and very unique Displays at the Ohio Civil War / WWI & II Show. What a great way to learn the details about our history. All the display entries were very educational this year. Hats off to all the entries. And the Award Winners all earn a grand Congratulations!
Award winners this year included Karl Withrow for Best Educational with his display “ Camp Chase Prison, Ohio”, Randy Setty received Best Arms or Equipment for his display “Jenks Navy Guns”, Richard Wolfe received Best Photographic for his display “4th West Virginia Infantry”, Charles Baylis received a Judges Award for a great display entitled “Tank Hunters of WWII”, another Judges Award went to Elizabeth Topping for her Display “Misbehaving – Soldiers and Civilians During the Civil War”, a third Judges Award to James Koch for his display entitled “Bolivar Troop 1st Model Maynard Carbine” and Ingrid Holzwarth shared a great display entitled “They Gave Their All – Bold Star Soldiers of WWI”. Best Artillery award went to Ken Baumann for his outstanding artillery display “WWI Trench Mortars”
The Best of Show Award for 2025 went to Bill Combs for his grand display “ Spanish Navy in 1898”. This display was a hit for all collectors and guests who were pleased to see such a unique presentation. Again - Congratulations to each of the award recipients.

05/21/2025

It was a great weekend, despite the damp weather. Make sure to see this Grand Event, May 2nd and 3rd, 2026. Richland County Fairgrounds.

05/07/2025

Ken Hammontree as George Washington at the Annual Ohio Civil War Show last weekend. Great history education! Mark your calendar for 2026, May 2nd and 3rd.

05/05/2025

Thanks to all the Exhibitors, Living History Encampments, Educational Presenters and Artillery Crew that helped make this years event a good one. Even with the all day rain, history die hards still came out to get an opportunity to learn even more about our history. “Keeping History Alive “

05/05/2025

Even though it was a wet weekend- the cannon firing line made some noise!

04/20/2025

MANSFIELD — This will be 47 years and it’s still going strong. Area history buffs are encouraged to visit the annual Ohio Civil War/World War I & II Show at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield. Experience living history encampments at the largest Historical event in the U.S. presenting ...

04/12/2025

Mark your calendar for May 3rd - 4th at the Richland County Fairgrounds for a Grand Historical Event. So much to see and so much to learn! Check out the line-up of Living History Encampments, Cannon Firing and Educational Talks.

12/05/2024

09/16/2024

The slo motion shows the power!

08/15/2024

Great information Tim. Will look forward to seeing you at our 2025 May Ohio Civil War Show.

05/21/2024

The Displays each year just seem to get more creative and are quite educational. A Big Thank You to all who entered display competition at the Ohio Civil War Show this year. The Award Winners this year; Karl Withrow for Best Educational with his display "Preserving Our Past: Camp Chase, Ohio", Matt Switlik received Best Arms or Equipment for his display "US Model 1835 Pack Howitzer Limbered To Harness", Cliff Krainik received Best Photographic for his display "Admiral Raphael Semmes, A Southern Patriot- Not a Southern Pirate", Charles Baylis received Best World Wars for a great display entitles "WWII US Infantry Weapons", Three different Judges Choice Awards were presented, one went to Elizabeth Topping for her display "Civil War Personal Effects of the Gentler S*x", a second Judges Award to Bill Combs for "Protecting Paradise - Spanish Colonial Police Forces 1880-1898" and Amanda Manahan won with a great display entitles "Fold Art & Crafting at the Johnson's Island Civil War Prison. The Best Artillery display went to James Shoeing for his display "Spanish American War Trophies".
The 2024 Best of Show Award went to David Gotter for his grand display of the various artillery grape and canister projectiles! A most impressive display!
A very successful Show this year with so much history to share.