This Bizarre Case: The Scopes “Monkey” Trial
In 1925, the Tennessee legislature passed the Butler Act (linked below) which made teaching evolution a misdemeanor. The American Civil Liberties Union …
Fun in the Sun: Ohio’s Coney Island
When thinking about the best amusement parks in the country, Cedar Point, in Sandusky, and Kings Island in Mason, usually rank somewhere …
Look, Up in the Sky! Superman’s Cleveland Roots
Superman is arguably the most popular comic book character in history. He has appeared in multiple television series and blockbuster movies and …
Big Bear: The Original Columbus Supermarket
“Quality low priced foods. The one complete, one stop super food market.” Slogans like this are commonplace, but there was a time …
Rock Out!: Fossil-Hunting in Ohio
When my daughter was young, she and I would grab a plastic bag and head to the creek behind our house, where …
Political Cartoons in America
Ever wonder about the history of political cartoons in the United States? They may just be much older than you would expect! …
Spring Is Here! Baby Animals in Ohio Memory
Spring, a time of new beginnings, has officially arrived in Ohio. Although the days are sometimes still chilly, spring flowers are blooming …
April is National Kite Month!
April is National Kite Month! Chosen because it symbolizes hope, potential, and joy, April is also the first full month of spring …
Reprise: Books of Interest and Consolation to Spinsters
As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we’d like to share a classic Ohio Memory Blog post from 2014, highlighting …
The Great Flood of 1913
The Great Flood of 1913 is considered one of the greatest natural disasters in Ohio’s history. In March of 1913, heavy rains …
