May Day, May Day!
May 1 – May Day – might have more observances attached to it than any other date on the calendar. There is …
Moments From Ohio Memory
Each year, we in the United States set aside February as Black History Month (incidentally, Canada observes Black History Month in February, …
Toyland, Toyland!
Today, the day after Thanksgiving, is Black Friday. Stores will dramatically reduce pricing on items to draw shoppers in, while those shoppers …
Historic and Haunted?
We are now just one week away from Halloween, and as Ohioans around the state stock up on candy and finalize their …
Music in the Queen City
Cincinnati, Ohio, has a long musical tradition. Although the current incarnation of its symphony was not established until 1895, there was plenty …
A Short Summary of a Journey…
Two hundred years ago, the United States was still deeply embroiled in the War of 1812, a conflict with Great Britain that …
A Lovely Day for a Picnic
It’s that time of year again–tomorrow marks the official first day of summer! And while the weather this weekend might not be …
Ohio Memory Madness 2014!
We’re back for another year! Starting next Tuesday, March 18th, Ohio Memory will be hosting our second annual “Ohio Memory Madness” event. …
How Does Your Garden Grow?
It’s mid-February, and after the winter we’ve had this year, many (most? all?) of us are eagerly looking forward to spring’s warmer …
“Killed by Pitched Ball”: Finding Ray Chapman on Chronicling America
On August 16, 1920, at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Raymond “Ray” Chapman–star shortstop of the Cleveland Indians–stepped into the …
