How Sweet It Is: The History of Sweetest Day
Although Sweetest Day is sometimes perceived as a second Valentine’s Day or a marketing gimmick to sell candy and greeting cards, this …
The Legacy of Louis Bromfield and Malabar Farm
You may think that the work of Hollywood’s finest in climate change awareness and ecological conservation is a more recent phenomenon. However, …
Stories Told Through Craftsmanship and Fabric: Quilts on Ohio Memory
Hanging on my wall at home is what is known as an Underground Railroad quilt, pieced and quilted by my mother and …
45 Years Later: Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest
Just in time for the long July 4th weekend, Ohio Memory now features 140 photographs from the Spirit of Ohio Collection (State …
Cultivating Your Green Thumb: Garden Planning in Ohio
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or an amateur with a couple growing seasons under your belt, this time of year has many …
The Ace of Aces
Many Ohioans know the name Edward “Eddie” Rickenbacker–our state’s own “Ace of Aces”–for his famous exploits as a member of the 94th …
New WWII Content on Ohio Memory!
70 summers ago, D-day marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. The anniversary of this pivotal invasion …
Adams… and Adams
Adams County, Ohio, was established by Arthur St. Clair 217 years ago this month, on July 10, 1797, and was named for …
“A Man Without Fear and Without Reproach”
210 years ago today, one of the most famous duels in U.S. history took place in Weehawken, New Jersey, between Alexander Hamilton, …
Copperhead Grand Carnival, 1863
Happy Fourth of July to all of our Ohio Memory visitors out there! Today we are highlighting a bit of history connected …
