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 …
A Lovely Day for a Picnic
It’s that time of year again–tomorrow marks the official first day of summer! And while the weather this weekend might not be …
On the Road Again
Summer has arrived and school is out. It’s time for summer vacation! Today traveling is easy to do: just grab a map …
Celebrations Past and Future
This weekend, the Ohio Historical Society will hold a major event–the Civil War Soldiers’ Aid Fair–right here in our 1860s-era Ohio Village. …
“Seeking Site of Fort Jefferson”
In the long life of the Ohio Historical Society–we will turn 130 years old next year!–the organization has continued to expand …
Ohio Memory Madness 2014: Xenia Lives!
We’re now into the Final Four round of this year’s Ohio Memory Madness competition, and it’s getting down to the wire! While …
