Tour the Horseshoe!

Go behind the scenes in the most famous landmark on campus — inside Ohio Stadium!

This VIP tour will be guided by a “Redcoat” (stadium usher) and take you inside the Press Box, President’s Suite, Recruit Room, Band Center, Home Locker Room, Huntington Club, and even onto the field!  

Our tour date is Saturday July 13 at 11 am, and we are joining together with the Fairfield and Delaware Counties Alumni Clubs to bring you this opportunity. 

Info that you need to know:  No video cameras (you’ll be allowed to take regular photos in most places, but there will be some restrictions).  There will be lots of walking — wear comfortable shoes.  Please let us know ahead of time if you need wheelchair access.  No food or beverages (only water bottles are allowed).  Parking is not included in the cost.  No bags — same limitations as a game day (5″x8″x1″

SPECIAL TOUR OF THE CARTOON MUSEUM!

Join us for a unique afternoon as we get a special tour of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, on our OSU Campus. 

The tour will begin at: 
1:30 pm on Saturday July 20.

We’ll have our own tour guide, who will take us behind the scenes and show us special and unique items from their collection.  There is no cost for the museum, you only have to pay for parking.  

To attend, please send your name, email address, and phone number to us at  OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com.  Tell us how many people in your party so we can plan for the number of tour guides we’ll need.  

You’ll receive an email confirmation, and then closer to the event date, you’ll be sent directions for parking and where to meet the group.  Questions? Call 614-893-0559 or email us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com..

TOUR HISTORIC GREENLAWN CEMETERY

Join us on Saturday, June 1 at 10 am as we visit Green Lawn Cemetery for a guided walking tour through Ohio’s second largest cemetery.  We will begin inside the historic Huntington Chapel, then stroll outside across the expansive grounds to explore unique monuments, special graves, and hear fascinating stories.  We will also visit several state champion trees and enjoy the rich natural environment that makes Green Lawn such a special cemetery park. 

Founded in 1848, Green Lawn is a vast tapestry of history, art, and nature. They are also part of the Scioto-River Green Lawn Audubon Important Bird Area and an arboretum.

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION CELEBRATION June 22

Its time to celebrate YOU!

We want to welcome our new members to the club, and thank the members who have been long-time supporters!   Please plan to join us on Saturday, June 22 from 12 to 2 pm at the Longaberger Alumni House for a celebration of our members!.

We will have a variety of appetizers and beverages.  We will be indoors, due the the current heat wave.  If you want to dress up in your Buckeye gear, that is totally appropriate!  There will be photo opportunities with celebrity guests, games and prizes, and an opportunity to purchase unique Buckeye souvenirs to support our scholarship fund. Everyone is welcome to attend this event!  Come meet our leadership team, ask questions about the club, and see how much fun we are!  This is a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring yours!   

Questions?  Call Leyla at 614-893-0559.

SCARLET vs. GRAY FOOTBALL GAME: APRIL 13

What a better way to kick off Spring than to enjoy some Buckeye Football!!  The Scarlet vs. Gray spring football game will be on Saturday, April 13 this year. We’ll order a block of tickets, and we’ll host our traditional tailgate party!  Game time is currently listed at 12 Noon.

ANNUAL OSU “DAY OF GIVING” APRIL 17

Over the past 10 years, the OSU Alumni Club of Franklin County has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to incoming first-year students from Franklin County high schools.

We can’t do it without your support! Mark your calendar for the Annual Day of Giving on April 17, and help us make Buckeye dreams come true!

The website link to make your donation is:

https://www.giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/600137?Source_Code=DEV_AG-0-GivingHome-ON-S

If our FRANKLIN COUNTY Scholarship Fund doesn’t appear automatically, click the “search” button and enter our Fund Number 600137.  You are welcome to go to this website any time throughout the year to donate, but this is the one day each year that we participate with all the other clubs to raise awareness.  

THANK YOU so much for supporting our future Buckeyes!