Poindexter Village Museum

Planning for A Museum

Master planning is in progress for Central Ohio’s first African American Museum and Cultural Center. Explore the rich history of Poindexter Village and the exciting vision for its future. Support the Ohio History Connection and the James Preston Poindexter Foundation by attending community programs and annual events to be part of this historic journey. Join us as we shape the future of Columbus while preserving Ohio’s Black history for generations to come.

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Poindexter Upcoming Events

Thurs. June 19, 2025

Jubilee Day at Ohio History Connection

800 E. 17th Ave.

12p - 4 pm

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Thurs. June 19, 2025

Jubilee Day at Ohio History Connection

Join us for our annual Juneteenth celebration on Historic Mt. Vernon Ave. Co-hosted by Ohio History Connection Poindexter Village Museum

800 E. 17th Ave.

12p - 4 pm

Sat. June 21, 2025

Juneteenth On the Ave

Mt. Vernon Avenue

Between N. 17th & St. Claire

Event Details

Sat. June 21, 2025

Juneteenth On the Ave

Join us for our annual Juneteenth celebration on Historic Mt. Vernon Ave. Co-hosted by Ohio History Connection Poindexter Village Museum

Mt. Vernon Avenue

Between N. 17th & St. Claire

Sat. Aug. 2, 2025

Poindexter Village Drum Circle 2025

Champion Park

240 N. Champion Ave.

Event Details

Sat. Aug. 2, 2025

Poindexter Village Drum Circle 2025

Join us for our annual Poindexter Village Drum Circle 12pm - 5pm

Annual Drum Call at 12pm Vendor Village.

Champion Park

240 N. Champion Ave.

Deadline Oct. 31, 2025

Keepers Of The Culture Youth Art Challenge

Poindexter Village

290 N. Champion Ave.

Event Details

Deadline Oct. 31, 2025

Keepers Of The Culture Youth Art Challenge

This citywide initiative invites K-12 students in Columbus to honor local African American leaders and historical figures through visual art...

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Poindexter Village

290 N. Champion Ave.

Tues. Dec 3, 2024

Giving Tuesday Annual Museum Update

Union Grove Church

266 N. Champion Ave.

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Tues. Dec 3, 2024

Giving Tuesday Annual Museum Update

Join us for our annual Poindexter Village Giving Tuesday Lunch Box Session Register Now

Union Grove Church

266 N. Champion Ave.

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Welcome Home To Poindexter Village

“It was the kind of community where hard-working families flourished." - Aminah Robinson

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Juneteenth

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Windows Of Stories

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Windows Of Stories

K-12 Poetry Winners

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Planning for A Museum

Poindexter Upcoming Events

Thurs. June 19, 2025

Jubilee Day at Ohio History Connection

800 E. 17th Ave.

Thurs. June 19, 2025

Jubilee Day at Ohio History Connection

800 E. 17th Ave.

Sat. June 21, 2025

Juneteenth On the Ave

Mt. Vernon Avenue

Sat. June 21, 2025

Juneteenth On the Ave

Mt. Vernon Avenue

Sat. Aug. 2, 2025

Poindexter Village Drum Circle 2025

Champion Park

Sat. Aug. 2, 2025

Poindexter Village Drum Circle 2025

Champion Park

Deadline Oct. 31, 2025

Keepers Of The Culture Youth Art Challenge

Poindexter Village

Deadline Oct. 31, 2025

Keepers Of The Culture Youth Art Challenge

Poindexter Village

Tues. Dec 3, 2024

Giving Tuesday Annual Museum Update

Union Grove Church

Tues. Dec 3, 2024

Giving Tuesday Annual Museum Update

Union Grove Church

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