Users and Comments and Tags, Oh My!
It’s a new year on Ohio Memory, and that means we’re rolling out some new features that we hope will enhance your …
3…2…1… Happy New Year!
2012 is rapidly drawing to a close and 2013 is nearly upon us. It’s been a year of historic events in Ohio, …
Chanukah Sameach, or Happy Hanukkah!
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah wraps up this Sunday, December 16th, at sundown, with the lighting of the eighth candle on …
Who Is Margaret Garner?
The Story of a Fugitive Mother Who Killed to Protect Her Child from Slavery In 1987, Ohio-born writer Toni Morrison published Beloved. …
Johnny Appleseed: Folk Hero
An American folk hero and important figure with historical ties to our state celebrated his 238th birthday this week–happy birthday, Johnny …
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
According to American Memory from the Library of Congress, it was on today’s date in 1784 that the first daily newspaper …
Get Ready for Preparedness Month!
It may sound a bit redundant, but this directive is fitting considering that September is National Preparedness Month! Sponsored by FEMA, National …
The McKinley Assassination
Yesterday, September 6th, was a significant day in Ohio’s presidential history, as well as America’s–it marked the assassination of President William McKinley …
Back to School!
By this time in August, most schools around Ohio are either back in session or gearing up for the first day of …
“Little Sure Shot”
August 13th marked the birthday of one of the most celebrated women in Ohio history–world-famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Phoebe Anne Mozee (referred …
