Deborah Wagner, Museum Curator, 103rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) Common Sense Show

"Common Sense Program” is a series of shows featuring interviews with interesting people that provides in a clear, concise and direct way who these folks are, what they do and what’s making sense to them and what doesn’t.

The 103rd O.V.I. of Sheffield Lake celebrates the lives and service of Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina County soldiers serving the 103rd regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.

The “Common Sense Show” contains responses to the following questions:
What is the meaning of “103rd O.V.I.”?

How did you first become involved with the O.V.I.?

When and why was the original 103rd regiment O.V.I. formed during the Civil War?

How many men were in the O.V.I. and where were they from?

Where did the men of the O.V.I. see Civil War action (Map Slide-Flag w Battles)?

What happened to the men during the War?

When did their service end?

Tell us about the activities of the O.V.I. after the War.

Who is now in the O.V.I. organization?

Where is the O.V.I. organization headquartered?

What is the Mission of the O.V.I.? (Mission Statement)

Tell us what functions you perform for the O.V.I. ?

What prepared you for this work?

What is “Camp Week”? (Photo)

What happened in 1971?

How was the Museum built? (Photo)

What is displayed in the Museum? (Photo)


Tell us about the O.V.I. property, Museum, homes and other structures,

Who owns the homes on the OVI site and how is that decided

Where is OVI located? (Photos)

Is the OVI site on the list of historic sites?

What are the components of the O.V.I. organization and what are the activities of each?

What is the Scholarship Program?

Tell us about the Pancake Breakfasts fundraisers. (Photo)

Tell us about the video of an O.V.I. veteran, Captain Levi Scofield.

What are the future plans for the O.V.I.?

What are your funding sources/Do you accept donations and volunteers?

When is the OVI site open?

What is the charge for touring the property?

How can someone get in touch with the OVI? (Slide 440-949-2790; [email protected])

What is the website address for the O.V.I.? (Slide Website https://www.103ovi.com/ )

In Summary, What is making sense and What doesn’t?