“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 …
An Open Window on Our History
One of the beauties of digitization is that it allows us to interact with rare and unique cultural objects in new and …
“A Dignified Public Body”: Thomas Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice
April 13 marked the 273rd birthday of Thomas Jefferson, the second vice president and third president of the United States and drafter …
Back the Attack! Propaganda and World War II
In both good and difficult times, our Federal Government produces materials designed to direct citizens’ thoughts in a specific direction. During World …
“With Merry Hum”: Langstroth and the Honey Bee
Of all the insects in the world, honey bees likely generate the widest range of feelings. On the one hand, we hate …
The Rosetta Armstead Case: A Fight for Freedom
Ohio’s history with the anti-slavery movement is a long and storied one. Thanks to a group of documents newly added to Ohio …
Give Me Land, Lots of Land
Through the center of Ohio, in parts of Franklin, Licking, Fairfield and Perry counties, lies the Refugee Land Grant tract. Measuring over …
“A Sadder and a Wiser Man”: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
In a response to the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, a cultural shift that focused on nature, emotions, and individualism developed, …
State of the State: The Governor’s Annual Messages
On January 8, 1790, George Washington delivered the nation’s first State of the Union address. These annual speeches are mandated by the …
