The Randolph Freed People journey North to Ohio.
Freedom despite three wills, a deathbed confession, and a desperate attempt to retain white affluence.
It's 1865 and you’re an average Ohioan who would like to have some photographs of your family to display around the house. What are you going to do?
Part one in the story of the Randolph Freedpeople of Roanoke, their journey to Ohio, and settlement in the Miami Valley.
What do you think is unique about living in Ohio in the twenty-first century? If you have a story that you think is worth preserving, let us know!
It's elementary, my dear reader! Join me as I follow the clues and track down a mystery deep in the archives!
Hear from our Manuscripts Intern David McDevitt as he journeys into the archives!
We are very excited to introduce our newest Manuscripts Intern, David McDevitt. Welcome to the Ohio History Connection!
