Merry Christmas to All!
It may be a few days early, but Merry Christmas from all of us here at Ohio Memory! We hope that everyone …
Election 2012!
Now that the 2012 election season has wrapped up, we wanted to take a look back at some of the historical campaign …
Prehistoric Ohio Memory
While many of the images we highlight on Ohio Memory are from the relatively recent past, we also have a variety of …
Columbus Day 2012
The Ohio History Center will be closed on Monday, October 8th in recognition of Columbus Day, a day which memorializes Christopher …
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 …
One Small Step for Man…
Saturday, August 25th marked the passage of a remarkable Ohioan and true pioneer, Neil Armstrong, who made history when he became the …
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 …
