The Good Death: Victorian Mourning Exhibit in Columbus, OH
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Wednesday, May 26, 2027 · All day
800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH
$13–$20
The Ohio History Connection’s special exhibit, *The Good Death: Cemeteries and the Art of Mourning in Victorian America*, is on view at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. It digs into the 19th century’s fascination with mortality, showcasing death masks, post-mortem photographs, and intricate hair jewelry alongside the history of notable Fremont and Sandusky County cemeteries. A thoughtful, curious look at how a past era honored its dead.