Columbus Bicentennial: City of the Future
Fifty years ago–during Columbus’s sesquicentennial–the October 14th issue of Columbus Dispatch Magazine included an interesting feature looking at the “Columbus of …
Columbus Day 2012
The Ohio History Center will be closed on Monday, October 8th in recognition of Columbus Day, a day which memorializes Christopher …
Johnny Appleseed: Folk Hero
An American folk hero and important figure with historical ties to our state celebrated his 238th birthday this week–happy birthday, Johnny …
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
According to American Memory from the Library of Congress, it was on today’s date in 1784 that the first daily newspaper …
Get Ready for Preparedness Month!
It may sound a bit redundant, but this directive is fitting considering that September is National Preparedness Month! Sponsored by FEMA, National …
The McKinley Assassination
Yesterday, September 6th, was a significant day in Ohio’s presidential history, as well as America’s–it marked the assassination of President William McKinley …
One Small Step for Man…
Saturday, August 25th marked the passage of a remarkable Ohioan and true pioneer, Neil Armstrong, who made history when he became the …
Back to School!
By this time in August, most schools around Ohio are either back in session or gearing up for the first day of …
“Little Sure Shot”
August 13th marked the birthday of one of the most celebrated women in Ohio history–world-famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Phoebe Anne Mozee (referred …
Ohio Memory Olympians
With the 2012 Olympic Games wrapping up on Sunday, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the many Ohio athletes competing …
