“Oh We Boarded the Boat on the Breast of the River So Wide”
The 19th century is characterized by rapid expansion across the continent, facilitated by new, convenient forms of travel. Stagecoaches and other conveyances …
Ohio Day at the Pan-American Exposition!
Tomorrow marks the anniversary, back in 1901, of what was declared to be “Ohio Day” at the Pan-American Exposition, a World’s Fair …
Singularly Meritorious Actions: The Purple Heart
On August 7, 1782, George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit. It was the first award of its kind, as it …
Ohio’s Happy Campers!
Camping has long been a favorite summer pastime of many Ohioans, from the shores of Lake Erie and its islands, to the …
“A Sanguine Belief in Cleveland’s Future Greatness”
In July of 1796–July 22nd, specifically–General Moses Cleaveland and his survey party arrived in the place that would both bear his name …
Ohio’s Interurban Railways: The Original People Movers
Looking to get out of town this weekend? 100 years ago, you may have decided to book a trip on one of …
“The Arch Raider Visited Our People With His Fellow Thieves”
152 years ago, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his troops began a 13-day raid of Ohio. Their plundering of hundreds of …
Happy Independence Day!
We want to wish a happy Fourth of July (and long weekend!) to our readers! Regardless of whether you’re attending your local …
Materia Medica
For thousands of years, animals of all kinds have turned to plants as a source for health and well-being, and have handed …
About Time: The Dueber Hampden Watch Works
June 21, 1889, was a noteworthy day in the city of Canton, Ohio. 126 years ago this Sunday, the first watch case …
