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 …
It’s Turkey Time!
Each year as November rolls around, many Americans’ thoughts turn to turkey. But how did this uniquely North American bird become a …
A History of Juneteenth
Our current national conversation about race is leading many of you to want to dig deeper into the real stories of African …
“Until Leap Year Gives It One Day More”: February 29th… Leap Day!
Tomorrow is February 29, 2020. As we all know from the Mother Goose rhyme in the title of this piece, February typically …
A Variety of Valentines
Dearest Valentine… Happy Valentine’s Day! Need some inspiration for your special gift? In addition to browsing the vintage valentines on Ohio Memory’s …
