Painting a Picture: Battle of Fallen Timbers
Those of us who bring you Ohio Memory are, as you might imagine, enthusiastic about Ohio’s history. We love to share materials …
An American Pastime–Baseball in Ohio
Today, July 8, we are almost exactly halfway through the Major League Baseball season, which runs from April 3 to October 2 …
A Brief History of Hocking Hills State Park
Saturday, June 4, marks the American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day, a day to enjoy some of America’s great trails. …
Settling Marietta
Many readers may be familiar with the town of Marietta, but did you know that this community was first settled by members …
“The Poor Defenseless Ones Together Bowed in Prayer”: The Gnadenhutten Massacre
Gnadenhutten, Ohio’s oldest existing European Settlement, was founded in October 1772 by the Moravian church. The village’s name is derived from the …
Tree Tapping and Sugar Shacks: Maple Syrup in Ohio
Around Ohio, this time of year marks an important season for a delicious natural resource that many of us enjoy–maple syrup! With …
Happy 2016, and a Look Back!
Happy New Year to all of our Ohio Memory visitors and readers! 2016 marks a number of important events–including a leap year, …
A Beautiful Sight, We’re Happy Tonight
This past Monday, winter officially arrived in the northern hemisphere. Here in Ohio, however, winter weather has been scarce; though some of …
A Haunting in Ohio: The “Haunted” Hotels of the Buckeye State
In 1803, Jonas Seaman opened the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon, Ohio. The Golden Lamb has a rich history that includes hosting …
A Car for the Common Man
On October 1st, 1908, Henry Ford’s “Model T” went on sale for the first time. Priced at just $825, the Model T …
