“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 …
Summer in Ohio (Memory)!
Today, June 21st, marks the 2013 summer solstice–the longest day of the year, and the official start to the summer season! Ohio …
Preservation Week 2013
This year, April 21st through April 27th has been designated as the American Library Association’s Preservation Week! The purpose of this …
“The Catastrophe on the Mississippi”
Early in the morning on April 27, 1865, the worst maritime disaster in American history occurred when the S.S. Sultana exploded on …
Ohio Memory Madness!
In the spirit and fun of college basketball’s March Madness, the Ohio Historical Society invites you to participate in the first annual …
See It Then, See It Now!
Ever wonder what a significant site in your city looked like 100 years ago? With the newest Learning Resource now available on …
Happy Thanksgiving!
A slightly-belated Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Ohio Memory! As many of us spend the day getting in some …
Happy Halloween!
With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time of year to show off some of the great costumes and celebrations of years …
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 …
Columbus Bicentennial: OSU Edition
In the second installment of our Columbus bicentennial series, which looks at the capital city’s landmarks through the years, we’d like to …
