Traveling Exhibition at the Iowa State Fair – East Market Place

The Jared Mansfield Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are pleased to present the American Revolution Experience at the Samuel D. Isaly Library of the Ohio Genealogical Society from August 18 - 28, 2026.

The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.

Hours of Operation

• Aug 18 - 27 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Aug 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Special Events

• Aug 18 @ 2:00 p.m. | What did Colonists and Soldiers wear during the Revolutionary War?
• Aug 19 @ 2:00 p.m. | Postcards of Richland County
• Aug 20 @ 2:00 p.m. | Beginning Genealogy
• Aug 21 @ 2:00 p.m. | Reenactor Alert! Minuteman, John Johnson will demonstrate musket firing and more!
• Aug 22 @ 2:00 p.m. | Mansfield Blockhouse Reconstruction
• Aug 25 @ 2:00 p.m. | AI and Genealogy
• Aug 26 @ 2:00 p.m. | Climbing the Family Tree
• Aug 27 @ 2:00 p.m. | Dreams of Revolution in Philadelphia 1777-1778
• Aug 28 @ 2:00 p.m. | Richland County History

Learn More

To learn more about the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit, visit our On Tour page, and explore the exhibit’s interactive website companion to dive deeper into the stories featured in the display.