Explore Licking County

09/05/2026

Open today 10a until 3p, last tour at 2:30p, An America 250 Tribute to Louis Sullivan.

09/03/2026

Happy Birthday Louis H. Sullivan! Mr. Sullivan was born on this day in 1856. Sullivan was an American architect known as the father of the skyscraper. We celebrate Sullivan locally in our restored jewel box bank on the corner of 3rd and Main Street in Newark.

Visit www.thesullivanbuilding.com to book a tour!

07/31/2026

Visit thesullivanbuilding.com to schedule a tour!

The Sullivan Welcome Center is open tomorrow, August 1, 10am until 3pm.

07/17/2026

Red, White & Rewind, An America 250 Tribute to 1976 is on display at the Sullivan Welcome Center. We invite you to travel back to that pivotal year where pop culture was bold, bright and endlessly inventive. Open Tue-Fri, from 10a to 3p.

06/24/2026

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06/23/2026

It is the last week to view "Licking County's Big Beautiful Backyard" a collection of photographs by our Creative Director, Garrett Martin. We are open Tuesday - Friday, 10am until 3pm.

06/05/2026

Sneek Peek - Opens Saturday, June 6
Meet the Artist, Garrett Martin 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Explore Licking County invites visitors to experience Licking County's Big Beautiful Backyard, a new gallery exhibition showcasing the stunning nature photography of Garrett Martin. Through years of carefully captured images, Martin reveals the beauty, character, and quiet moments that make Licking County feel like home. Reflecting on the collection, Martin shares, “My Big Beautiful Backyard is what I discovered when I finally slowed down and looked back. Spread across years of images, a truth had been quietly collecting itself: I'd been capturing my home all along.” Rather than portraying Licking County simply as a destination, the exhibit offers a deeply personal perspective on the landscapes that have shaped Martin and his family. “This collection is Licking County as I know it,” he explains, “the place that gave roots to my family, shaped us, and continues showing me something worth remembering.” The gallery experience celebrates both the natural beauty of the region and the lasting impression it leaves on those who call it home.
Licking County's Big Beautiful Backyard is also part of the Ohio 250 commemorative exhibition series featured in the Sullivan Welcome Center. The rotating series highlights the monthly themes established by the Ohio 250 Commission, commemorating Ohio's rich history, culture, and heritage in advance of the state's 250th anniversary. June's theme, Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources, is reflected throughout Martin's work, which captures the forests, waterways, wildlife, and scenic landscapes that define Licking County and showcase the natural beauty that makes Ohio an extraordinary place to live, work, and explore. America 250-Ohio Ohio Travel Association

05/28/2026

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The Sullivan Welcome Center will be open this weekend during the Newark Kiwanis and the Newark Strawberry Festival and to welcome passengers from Dennison Railroad Depot Museum. Hours are: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, last tour at 1:30 pm.

The Sullivan Bank Building - Week of Sullivan presented by Explore Licking County.

05/27/2026

What's better than a picnic to celebrate Ohio and America 250? Please join us either Saturday or Sunday at the Canal Market District!

This weekend ☀️🇺🇸

Join us May 30 & 31 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Canal Market District for Newark’s 250 Homecoming Picnic.

Bring your picnic lunch, gather your friends and family, and enjoy live music from Barefoot McCoy as we celebrate 250 years of history and community.

Tables and chairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thanks to sponsors First Federal Savings, the Downtown Newark Association, and Explore Licking County for supporting this incredible community event. We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

The Hunt Begins! Find The Glass 2026 starts this Friday, May 22. Will you find one of the select America 250 “Bottle Glass Green" star pieces? Or maybe one of the very limited “Bottle Glass Green" Hopewell Points to add to your collection? It’s not too late to sign up! Head over to https://findtheglass.com/ to make sure you are registered to receive hints and notifications.