Fall-ing into Autumn
Goodbye heat and hello crisp, cool mornings; fall is here! The official start of fall, or the Autumnal Equinox, officially begins on …
Yes, You Can! — Preserving Summer’s Bounty, Historically and Today
It’s high summer, and produce is everywhere: in the garden, at the farmer’s market, at farm stands…there’s even locally-grown produce in grocery …
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 …
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 …
Indigenous Flowers of the Hawaiian Islands
In celebration of spring and in honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, today’s blog post features illustrations of indigenous Hawaiian flowers created …
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 …
(Almost) 20 Years Later: Reflections from an Early Ohio Memory Staffer
In 2002 I was finishing up what I lovingly refer to as my “Lost Year,” where I was living and working in …
Ohio Memory Today: A Spotlight on Partners
One of the pleasures of being an Ohio Memory staff member is working with our partners! Currently, Ohio Memory has 48 active …
