Heritage Ohio, Ohio's Hill Country Heritage Area, and Senator Tim Schaffer present the Appalachian Heritage Preservation Luncheon: Success in Appalachian Ohio. They are joined at the Statehouse by several community leaders to discuss how heritage programming can enhance economic and community success in Appalachian Ohio.

Success Stories By:
Tabler Town People of Color Museum, Athens County
Lynn Drive In, Tuscarawas County
Ohio's Appalachia Country
John Gee Black Historical Center, Gallia County
Monroe Arts Council, Monroe County
Noble County Historical Society
The Castle Historic House Museum, Washington County

Speakers include:
State Senator Tim Schaffer
Lt. Governor John Husted
Tom O'Grady, Ohio Hill Country Heritage Area
Marc Reitter, AEP Ohio President and COO
John Carey, Governor's Office of Appalachia
Matt Wiederhold, Heritage Ohio

Sam Jones Model Citizenship Award : Patty Mitchell