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August 25, 2015

Saddle Up!

Summer interns get on the collections horse. Learn about their ride!

August 17, 2015

The Flying Housewife

Ohio aviator flies around world in 29 days, 11 hours, 59 minutes and 38 seconds.

August 14, 2015

1st Lieutenant Chaplain Cecil D. Smith Collection

The Ohio History Connection is actively collecting objects that tell diverse stories about jobs in the military. We need your help to preserve Ohio’s proud military heritage.

August 10, 2015

Ohio Aviation Firsts: First Air Cargo Shipment

Did you know the first commercial shipment on an airplane occurred in Ohio?

August 3, 2015

Warner Repeating Rifle

A rifle that adapted a pistol's repeat fire technology for superior fire power.

July 20, 2015

Kevin Lang Military Collection

The Ohio History Connection is actively collecting objects from the Korean War, Vietnam War and recent conflicts in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan.

July 20, 2015

New Quilt Added to the History Collection

Learn the great story behind a quilt recently donated to the history collections

July 10, 2015

Battle Flag Symbolism

June 29, 2015

Visiting the Wright Brothers Memorial

June 24, 2015

Why is the Lilly Martin Spencer exhibit called “The Power of Painting”?

Power of Painting: Lilly Martin Spencer is on exhibit at the Ohio History Center in Columbus June 10, 2015, through Aug. 14, 2016. Where did the exhibition get its name from and what does it have to do with the artist? For Lilly Martin Spencer, painting was more than merely depicting scenes of everyday life. Spencer […]