Crime and Punishment: The Electric Chair in Ohio
The death penalty has been a part of Ohio’s justice system since early in the state’s history. From 1803 to 1885, public …
The Steamboat Moselle Disaster
Construction of the Steamboat Moselle was completed at the Fulton Shipyards, just east of downtown Cincinnati, on March 31, 1838. The Moselle …
William McKinley: The 25th President’s Life and Death
Ohio has been home to many presidents before their time in office, two of which had their time in office cut short …
From Horses to Missiles: The transportation of the U.S. Postal Service
The first national postal agency in the US, known as the United States Post Office (USPS) was founded by the Second Continental …
Benjamin Hanby: A Life in Music
Although he may not be a household name today, Ohio native and songwriter Benjamin Hanby was famous in his time—his first professionally …
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. …
Exploring Old Photographs: Cabinet Cards
A few weeks ago we began to explore 19th century photographs by learning some tips for identifying and dating cartes de visite. …
The Great Cincinnati Courthouse Riots of 1884
On Christmas Eve, 140 years ago, two men committed a heinous murder that would be the catalyst for the bloodiest riots in …
Of Mice and Music: Public Domain Day 2024
Happy Public Domain Day! Under U.S. copyright law, books published in 1928, films released in 1928, and sound recordings published in 1923 …
History of Holiday Hellos
Many of our current holiday traditions can be traced back to Victorian England, especially for the ever-popular Christmas card! In the early …
