Ohio Baseball Greats in Ohio Memory
On August 11, 1929, Babe Ruth became the first major-league player to hit 500 home runs. The history-making swing took place in …
This Bizarre Case: The Scopes “Monkey” Trial
In 1925, the Tennessee legislature passed the Butler Act (linked below) which made teaching evolution a misdemeanor. The American Civil Liberties Union …
Fun in the Sun: Ohio’s Coney Island
When thinking about the best amusement parks in the country, Cedar Point, in Sandusky, and Kings Island in Mason, usually rank somewhere …
Big Bear: The Original Columbus Supermarket
“Quality low priced foods. The one complete, one stop super food market.” Slogans like this are commonplace, but there was a time …
Rock Out!: Fossil-Hunting in Ohio
When my daughter was young, she and I would grab a plastic bag and head to the creek behind our house, where …
Spring Is Here! Baby Animals in Ohio Memory
Spring, a time of new beginnings, has officially arrived in Ohio. Although the days are sometimes still chilly, spring flowers are blooming …
The Great Flood of 1913
The Great Flood of 1913 is considered one of the greatest natural disasters in Ohio’s history. In March of 1913, heavy rains …
Voice of America
The 1930s were considered the golden age of radio. During that time, commercial radio broadcasts became a main source of news and …
The Star of the Capital City’s Skyline
Those who are familiar with LeVeque tower may recognize it for its colorful light displays, denoting current holidays or awareness months. Located …
Anti-Saloon League and Prohibition in Ohio
Ohio has become well known for its love of beer in recent years, the state currently houses over 400 craft breweries. However, …
