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 …
“Oh We Boarded the Boat on the Breast of the River So Wide”
The 19th century is characterized by rapid expansion across the continent, facilitated by new, convenient forms of travel. Stagecoaches and other conveyances …
Ohio’s Happy Campers!
Camping has long been a favorite summer pastime of many Ohioans, from the shores of Lake Erie and its islands, to the …
“A Sanguine Belief in Cleveland’s Future Greatness”
In July of 1796–July 22nd, specifically–General Moses Cleaveland and his survey party arrived in the place that would both bear his name …
