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Siege of Fort Meigs

Since last year, Ohio has been celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and our state’s role in this important historical …

The Madness Ends (For Now…)

Thank you to everyone who voted in the inaugural season of Ohio Memory Madness! This year’s tournament has now concluded, and our …

Ohio Memory Madness!

In the spirit and fun of college basketball’s March Madness, the Ohio Historical Society invites you to participate in the first annual …

See It Then, See It Now!

Ever wonder what a significant site in your city looked like 100 years ago? With the newest Learning Resource now available on …

Merry Christmas to All!

It may be a few days early, but Merry Christmas from all of us here at Ohio Memory! We hope that everyone …

Happy Birthday, Mr. Thurber!

Tomorrow, December 8th, is the birthday of one of Columbus’s most famous native sons–humorist, illustrator and author James Thurber. In the preface …

Prison Break 1863

An exciting chapter in Ohio history unfolded almost 150 years ago this past Wednesday when John Hunt Morgan (of Morgan’s Raid fame) …