Elizabeth Woods

The meeting provided an overview of the National Register of Historic Places program and the nomination process for the McComb Main Street Historic District. Key topics included the eligibility criteria for properties and districts, the benefits of National Register listing, and the distinction between National Register listing and local design reviews. The discussion also covered the current status of the McComb nomination project, including its significance in commerce related to historic railroad development in the area.

The meeting featured a discussion on the Poindexter Village project and its fundraising progress, as well as an overview of major projects, including the Campus 2.OH strategic initiative and capital budget requests for the Ohio History Center. The Board discussed the establishment of the Paul Henri and Erica Bourguignon Fine Arts Endowment and reviewed committee reports covering governance, site transfer policies, and financial performance, including a clean audit and fiscal year projections. Government relations updates included planning for legislative outreach and capital reappropriations.

The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for The Ohio History Connection defines the organization's key priorities for the next five years. It incorporates refreshed mission, vision, and values, outlines its work culture approach, and brings core projects into focus, all aimed at preserving, sharing, and bringing Ohio's stories to life.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the call to order and introductions, announcements, review of National Register of Historic Places Nominations, and new business items scheduled for the subsequent meeting date of June 12, 2026. The National Register nominations presented cover properties such as the Holiday Inn Motel, Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church, Troy Country Club, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Locomotive (Relocation).

This scorecard details the Ohio History Connection's significant contributions and impact during Fiscal Year 2025. It highlights achievements across economic, educational, and cultural sectors, including substantial historic preservation tax credits, numerous National Register of Historic Places nominations, grants to statewide organizations, and extensive volunteer service. The document also showcases engagement metrics such as site visitation, social media reach, website activity, and participation in tribal partnerships and educational programs like Ohio History Day, affirming its mission to embrace the present, share the past, and transform the future.