Egyptomania!
In honor of the January 3, 1924, discovery of Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus in his tomb near Luxor, Egypt, today’s blog post features an …
The Cold of Winter: Winter Solstice
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” John Steinbeck On December 21, 2018, …
“The Outrages Committed by the Authorities of Michigan”: The Toledo War
Ohio’s northern border with Michigan is, peculiarly, a diagonal line, unlike neighboring Indiana’s. The line is a result of Ohio’s eventual “victory” …
C. W. Bryant, Jr.: A Columbus Construction Giant
On November 7, 1964, a public auction was planned in Columbus, Ohio, marking the end of an era for an important local …
“Without Shelter from the Pitiless Blast”: The Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum
During the first few decades of Ohio’s statehood, there were no facilities for the treatment of people with mental illness. Those who …
Penalty and Incentive: The Ohio State Reformatory
The Ohio State Reformatory – also known as the Mansfield Reformatory – opened its doors on September 15, 1886. As the name …
The Power of Music: Political Campaign Songs
With the midterm elections just around the corner, today we’re featuring political and military music in Ohio Memory. A song from George …
Ohio’s “Minute Men”: Squirrel Hunters and the Defense of Cincinnati
Ohioans are familiar with many of the most notable battles of the Civil War–we have learned about Gettysburg, Antietam, Chickamauga and more …
“Education is Life:” Back to School (Again) with Ohio Memory
“Education is not preparation for life: Education is life itself.” – John Dewey (1859-1952) It’s the middle of August and, …
Charles F. Kettering, Ohio Inventor
Charles Kettering was born August 29, 1876, on a farm near Loudonville, Ohio. After graduating high school, he took classes at the …
