By Ken Drenten

Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. She made the flight from March 19 to April 17, 1964, starting and ending in Columbus.

Learn about women who made an impact on Ohio and the world at Ohio historical sites.

Women’s History Month is being celebrated at the Ohio History Center with special exhibit tours, film screenings and activities.

“Columbus Neighborhoods: Notable Women of Columbus” will be screened March 9, 10 and 16 at 11 a.m. Five notable women of the present share the stories of five notable women of the past: Hannah Neil, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Evangeline Reams, Jerrie Mock and Aminah Robinson.

Staff-led tours of the center’s exhibits that focus on women in Ohio history will be available at 1 p.m. March 9, 10 and 16.

The Ohio History Center is located at 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

You can also visit these historical sites in Ohio that highlight women:

• First Ladies National Historic Site, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton-McKinley and an education center. Learn how the role of First Lady has evolved over time, from Martha Washington to Jackie Kennedy to Dr. Jill Biden.
• Harriet Beecher Stowe House, where the author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” lived from 1832-1836; 2950 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati.
• John and Annie Glenn Museum, experience the life of John and Annie Glenn through engaging tours, exhibits and galleries; 72 W. Main St., New Concord.

Ken Drenten is creator and manager of Dusty-Tires.com, a travel blog for out-of-the-ordinary places in Ohio.

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