Hope for Us All: Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms
In 1941, while war raged in Europe, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a speech to Congress, “present[ing] a vision in which the …
From Armistice Day to Veterans Day
Veterans Day, held every year on November 11th, is observed as a solemn day to remember, remark on and honor military servicemen …
Eye of Serpent and Tongue of Frog: Francis Barrett’s Magus
Halloween is upon us, and with it come tales of the supernatural, magic, and the occult. Our current Halloween traditions originate …
Memorial Day on Ohio Memory
People around Ohio and around the country are preparing for Memorial Day weekend–a long weekend off work for many, and the unofficial …
Happy 2016, and a Look Back!
Happy New Year to all of our Ohio Memory visitors and readers! 2016 marks a number of important events–including a leap year, …
“A Symbol of Good Will and Love”
For hundreds of years, evergreen plants have been a symbol of hope during winter’s cold, gray months. Many pre-Christianity cultures hung evergreen …
Happy Thanksgiving from Ohio Memory!
A happy Thanksgiving to our readers! We hope you’ll take some time over your holiday weekend to explore Ohio Memory, and revisit …
Happy Independence Day!
We want to wish a happy Fourth of July (and long weekend!) to our readers! Regardless of whether you’re attending your local …
A National Day of Service
This Monday, January 19th, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday authorized in 1983. Dr. King is remembered as a …
A Little New Year’s Reading
As we celebrate the first days of 2015, we hope all of our Ohio Memory visitors and readers have had a restful …
