(Almost) 20 Years Later: Reflections from an Early Ohio Memory Staffer
In 2002 I was finishing up what I lovingly refer to as my “Lost Year,” where I was living and working in …
John Joseph Jessing and the Pontifical College Josephinum
John Joseph Jessing (1836-1899) immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1867. After settling in Ohio, he studied to join the …
A Light in the Darkness: Traditions of Light at Hanukkah and Christmas
In an unusual twist, both Hanukkah and Christmas will take place this weekend, with Hanukkah beginning on Christmas Eve (December 24th) and …
Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies and the Buildings that Shape Us
Whether surrounded by a bustling city or a quiet rural community, buildings make up the places and spaces that make us who …
