History of Holiday Hellos
Many of our current holiday traditions can be traced back to Victorian England, especially for the ever-popular Christmas card! In the early …
Hidden History Discovered at the State Library
Recently I noticed a book that was incorrectly shelved at the State Library. With nearly 2 million items, mistakes are bound to …
Give Thanks…and Time!
Many people are planning a huge meal, lots of football watching, and gatherings of friends and family in the coming week, but …
Home Cooking
When November comes, many of us here in the United States begin to think of the food-filled holiday that is Thanksgiving. We’re …
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Ohio!
Fall has arrived with a chill in the air and the smell of fire pits, beautiful changing leaves, and of course pumpkins! …
Exploring Old Photographs: Cartes de Visite
Many people have old photographs, stored in a box or an old album, of long-ago relatives. Over the next few months, we’ll …
It’s Time for the Main Event: “Wild Bill Zim” and Haft’s Acre
Professional Wrestling is a sport full of physicality and athleticism. Wrestlers are dedicated to putting on a good show. The heels (bad …
How Do You Like Them Apples?
Here in Ohio, apples are a quintessential part of autumn. Ohio apples come in different shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors; some are …
A Holiday for Working America
Have you been looking forward to the three-day weekend that accompanies the celebration of Labor Day? Have you ever wondered what led …
Ohio Baseball Greats in Ohio Memory
On August 11, 1929, Babe Ruth became the first major-league player to hit 500 home runs. The history-making swing took place in …
