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 …
April is National Kite Month!
April is National Kite Month! Chosen because it symbolizes hope, potential, and joy, April is also the first full month of spring …
Reprise: Books of Interest and Consolation to Spinsters
As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we’d like to share a classic Ohio Memory Blog post from 2014, highlighting …
Mystery Solved: Public Domain Day 2023
Happy Public Domain Day! Under U.S. copyright law, works published in 1927 will enter the public domain in the United States on …
Happy Pride!
Good morning readers, and happy Pride! Each year, queer folk and those who love us celebrate the month of June as pride …
Remembering Small Moments and Sweet Faces: African-American Children in Ohio Memory
If you’re a regular reader of the Ohio Memory blog, you’ll know that we strive to discuss a mix of topics, not …
Move Over, Dog Lovers: Cats in Ohio Memory
A few weeks ago, we gave a nod to the dogs of Ohio Memory. And why not? Nearly 40% of Ohio households …
Happy Halloween from Ohio Memory!
Calling all goblins, ghouls, witches, and werewolves– it’s spooky season! Whether you live for the bone-chilling fear of ambling through a haunted …
Garrett Morgan Saves the Day
What do gas masks and water tunnels have in common? That would be Garrett Morgan! On July 24, 1916, in an underground …
“There’s More to Life Than Being a Passenger:” Amelia Earhart’s Transatlantic Flight
On March 23, 1932, the North Canton Sun reported on an essay contest sponsored by the Cleveland Institute of Aviation and the …
