This Bizarre Case: The Scopes “Monkey” Trial
In 1925, the Tennessee legislature passed the Butler Act (linked below) which made teaching evolution a misdemeanor. The American Civil Liberties Union …
“When This You See, Remember Me:” Needlework Samplers in Ohio Memory
Full cross. Half- and quarter-cross. Eyelet. Smyrna cross. Satin stitch. Maybe you’re reading these and thinking “what in the world?” Centuries of …
Back to School in Pioneer Times
July 29th, 2022 marks the 249th anniversary of the first schoolhouse in the Ohio country. With the first day of school, quickly …
Learning and Labor: The History of Oberlin College
On December 3, 1833, twenty-nine men and fifteen women began classes at the newly established Oberlin Collegiate Institute in Oberlin, Ohio. This …
Learning at Home: Educational Resources from Ohio Memory and DPLA
As many of us adjust to temporarily working and learning from home, the search for resources and tools to make our days …
Mount St. Joseph University at “100”: Celebrating our Founders and Legacy
In September 1920, the College of Mount St. Joseph received its first group of students. The establishment of the College had long …
“Education is Life:” Back to School (Again) with Ohio Memory
“Education is not preparation for life: Education is life itself.” – John Dewey (1859-1952) It’s the middle of August and, …
Sarah Margru Kinson, Child of the Amistad
In February 1839, in violation of international treaties, slavers took a group of Africans from Sierra Leone to Cuba. Most had been …
The End and the Beginning of an Age: American Children in World War I
For American children in World War I, life on a home front far from battle did not mean life lived far from …
Talking About Chautauqua
Starting tomorrow and continuing each Saturday in June, the Echoes in Time Theatre at the Ohio History Center will feature a performance …
