A History of Juneteenth
As Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, approaches, we wanted to take this opportunity to revisit our post from June 2020 about its …
Eggs and Orange Soda: The 1922 White House Easter Egg Roll
Nearly every Easter Monday since 1876, the President of the United States has hosted the White House Easter Egg Roll. It is …
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Ohio!
Fall has arrived with a chill in the air and the smell of fire pits, beautiful changing leaves, and of course pumpkins! …
A Holiday for Working America
Have you been looking forward to the three-day weekend that accompanies the celebration of Labor Day? Have you ever wondered what led …
Creepy, Kooky, Mysterious and Spooky: A Chilly Roundup of Past Ohio Memory Blog Posts
How many of you call autumn your favorite time of year? And, of those who do, how many of you love to …
The State Library of Ohio at the Ohio State Fair
In less than two weeks, the Ohio State Fair will once again be open to the public for the first time since …
Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth of July from the Ohio History Connection! From bands and boats, to children’s parades, Ohio sure knows how to celebrate …
“He Sang of Life” — The Writing of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) was an Ohioan of distinction and determination. A prolific writer, he published poetry and fiction to great acclaim, …
Happy Pride!
Good morning readers, and happy Pride! Each year, queer folk and those who love us celebrate the month of June as pride …
A Year of Ohio Memory: 2020 in Review
Prior to the start of 2020, staff at the Ohio History Connection and the State Library of Ohio met to lay out …
