Hit the Road, Jack!
In 1788, Marietta became the first permanent settlement in Ohio, quickly followed by a plethora of other settlements, all before Ohio’s statehood. …
“A Free, Happy and Prosperous People”
On February 6, 1820, the first organized group of African Americans migrated from the United States to present-day Liberia, due largely to …
“American Notes for General Circulation”
This holiday season, you may have read or watched a version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Published in 1843, A Christmas …
Nevermore!
Last week, in preparation for Halloween, we told you about haunted houses here in Ohio. This week, we’re moving to an individual …
Music in the Queen City
Cincinnati, Ohio, has a long musical tradition. Although the current incarnation of its symphony was not established until 1895, there was plenty …
What Sonja Marsh Taught Us About History
A little over a year ago we shared a document with you on the Ohio Memory blog. The document is entitled Ayduth …
Adams… and Adams
Adams County, Ohio, was established by Arthur St. Clair 217 years ago this month, on July 10, 1797, and was named for …
“A Man Without Fear and Without Reproach”
210 years ago today, one of the most famous duels in U.S. history took place in Weehawken, New Jersey, between Alexander Hamilton, …
Dots and Dashes
On June 27, 1847, New York and Boston were linked by telegraph wires, making relatively speedy communication possible over long distances via …
On the Road Again
Summer has arrived and school is out. It’s time for summer vacation! Today traveling is easy to do: just grab a map …
