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June 25, 2020

Monuments and Statues: A Curator’s Perspective

Americans have reignited a long-standing argument about the removal of statues representing historic figures who contributed to the oppression of communities of color.

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June 19, 2020

“Give Us the Ballot, Men of Ohio! Give your Women the Help They Beg into a Broader, Deeper, Richer Life”

This month's post in our suffrage anniversary blog series comes from Anne Delano Steinert, a preservationist, educator, and historian.

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June 12, 2020

A History of Juneteenth

It's hard to believe that this milestone of American history isn't more well known. The story of Juneteenth is an essential part of the history of the Civil War.

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June 10, 2020

Pride Month 2020: The Past Informs the Present

The original Stonewall Uprising was a protest against police brutality led by LGBTQ people of color.

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June 2, 2020

The Long Struggle for Freedom Rights

The history of the civil rights movement in Ohio and our nation make it clear that current civil rights struggles are related to a legacy of slavery, racism, and white supremacy.

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May 27, 2020

Heirloom Gardening Through History

As you flip through seed catalogs, you may notice the words “hybrid” and “heirloom” thrown around. One of these, though, gives your garden some historic flair.

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May 22, 2020

Phoebe Wise: A Richland County Legend

Curator Matt Benz recently discovered the story of Mansfield local, Phoebe Wise while reading a new book about Louis Bromfield.

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May 19, 2020

Annie Glenn (1920-2020)

History Curator Becky Preiss Odom pays tribute to Annie Glenn, a respected advocate for people with communicative disorders and wife of John Glenn, who died today at the age of 100

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May 18, 2020

The Origins of Memorial Day

Read on to focus on the real meaning of Memorial Day: to remember all those who died to keep our country free.

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May 15, 2020

Turning the Tassel in 2020: Graduation Then and Now

This year, there are traditions we can observe from a distance. There are new traditions to be formed, Ohioans get creative in their social distanced celebrations.