“Born in England, Raised in Cleveland and Schooled in Vaudeville”
Leslie Townes Hope was born on May 29, 1903, in the London suburb of Eltham, England, to his mother Avis and his …
The Voice of the People–President Woodrow Wilson
February 3rd marks the anniversary of the death of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States. An advocate for democracy …
Of the People, By the People, For the People: The Gettysburg Address
Delivered on November 19, 1863, the Gettysburg Address remains one of the most important political speeches in our nation’s history. Though brief, …
“If A Victory Is To Be Gained”
Tomorrow, September 10th, marks the 203rd anniversary of a pivotal event in Ohio’s history as well as the nation’s. It was on …
“Little Stories” Now Online!
You may recall around this time last year we announced our recent receipt of a grant from the National Endowment for the …
The Committee of Five: Drafting the Declaration of Independence
In a blog post this past March, we shared with you The Genuine Principles of the Ancient Saxon, or English Constitution, which …
A Succinct and Circumstantial Narrative: The Expedition of Lewis and Clark
On May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis for what would be a two year expedition across the …
“You Must Have Shakespeare”
Saturday, April 23 is the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the English playwright and poet who authored nearly 40 …
Settling Marietta
Many readers may be familiar with the town of Marietta, but did you know that this community was first settled by members …
Zane Grey: An Ohioan Looking West
This Sunday, January 31, is the 144th birthday of author Zane Grey, born in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1872. Originally bornPearl Zane Grey …
