Shakers and Spirits: The Era of Manifestations in Ohio
The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, commonly known as the Shakers, is a Christian sect founded around 1747. They …
A History of Juneteenth
As Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, approaches, we wanted to take this opportunity to revisit our post from June 2020 about its …
Saunders’ Sermons and Songs: The First African American Broadcaster in Central Ohio
During the “Golden Age of Radio” (1920-1950s), millions of listeners across the country, tuned into their favorite stations to enjoy a variety …
A Swallowtail What? The History of Ohio’s State Flag
Many Ohioans are familiar with our state symbols, especially the state bird (cardinal), the state tree (Ohio buckeye), and the state flag. …
Cut & Paste: scrapbooking then and now
Tomorrow, May 4th, is National Scrapbook Day. Each year on the first Saturday in May, National Scrapbook Day invites the country to …
Reprise: Ohio School for the Deaf
On February 15, 2024, the State Library of Ohio Board passed a resolution, proclaiming March 13 through April 15 to be Ohio …
Buckeye Blastoff
After the eclipse on April 8 we all are clamoring for more outer space tidbits! Fear not, Ohio has a unique history …
Exploring Old Photographs: Real Photo Postcards
This week we’re wrapping up our series about old photographs on paper by featuring real photo postcards (also called RPPCs) and the …
The Story of Your Family: Genealogy, Social History, and Ohio Memory
If you enjoy doing genealogy–as so many of us do–you know that it’s not just about collecting names. Once we get those …
The Lustron Home: An Ohio-produced solution to the mid-century housing crisis
The Lustron Corporation was founded by Carl G. Strandlund of the Chicago Vitreous Enamel Product Company, who originally planned to produce prefabricated …
