Books of Interest and Consolation to Spinsters
In 1904, Miss L.E. Stearns compiled a small pamphlet, “Books of Interest and Consolation to Spinsters.” In it, she listed dozens of …
How Does Your Garden Grow?
It’s mid-February, and after the winter we’ve had this year, many (most? all?) of us are eagerly looking forward to spring’s warmer …
Happy New Year!
In 1848, three Chinese immigrants – two men and one woman – made San Francisco their home, starting what would soon …
Art Work of Columbus
I’m not a native of Columbus. In fact, I’m not a native Ohioan, either. I was born in California and only moved …
A Day of Thanksgiving
By the time you read this post, Thanksgiving in the United States will have passed. The day will be a memory, and …
Home Cooking, 1840s-style
When November comes, many of us here in the United States begin to think of the food-filled holiday that is Thanksgiving. We’re …
Things That Go Bump In the Night…And Then Steal Your Money
In 1788, a “diabolical intrigue” took place in Morris, New Jersey: Ransford Rogers, a native of Connecticut, was hired by two men …
Remember the Ladies!
On October 5, 6, and 7, 1853, the city of Cleveland played host to the 4th National Women’s Rights Convention. This …
What’s Your Story, Columbus?
As people interested in history – as we all are, or should be! – we always enjoy learning more about the …
A Bird’s Eye View
In the mid-1930s, Lieutenant Clyde H. Butler of the photographic division of the Ohio National Guard took on a project for …
