Travel Blog - Page 3 of 4 - Ohio History Connection

August 26, 2023

Ohio History Connection Member Ice Cream Shop Recommendations

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is a delicious addition to any road trip and Ohio is waffle-y full of great places to get frozen treats. We asked our members to give us the scoop on their flavorite hometown ice cream shops. So, let’s get to the pint. Here […]

August 19, 2023

Road Trippin’ with Truda: Fort Meigs

I had done some light research before I visited Fort Meigs, but I was completely unprepared for its immense size. I knew the fort covered 10 acres; however my brain didn’t comprehend what that meant until I saw it in person. And once I learned that the original fort and its seven blockhouses were built […]

July 26, 2023

Engaging Kids at Museums & Historic Sites

Taking young children to a museum or historical site can be a wonderful way to combine family time and learning time. Our experts gave us a few strategies that parents and caregivers can use to engage kids during their visit.

July 7, 2023

Road Trippin’ with Truda: Wahkeena Nature Preserve

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took me to Wahkeena Nature Preserve in Sugar Grove. Wahkeena Nature Preserve is a beautiful place to discover Ohio’s natural history and biodiversity. The 150-acre preserve is home to more than 100 bird species, 12 orchid species, 32 […]

June 9, 2023

Ohio History Connection Member Coffee Shop Recommendations

Coffee and road trips are the perfect blend! We asked Ohio History Connection members to send us their favorite hometown coffee shops and they sent a latte. Have you bean to any of these shops? If not, check them out during your next road trip! Grounds for Thought, 174 South Main St., Bowling Green Paper […]

June 2, 2023

Road Trippin’ Art Contest

Calling all kids! Take a road trip to one—or more—of our 50+ sites this summer and then create an original drawing of your experience. A winner from each of three age categories will be chosen to receive a prize package that includes a free Premium Ohio History Connection membership, a $25 gift card for more […]

June 1, 2023

Road Trippin with Truda: Adena Mansion & Logan Elm

Home » Archive by category "Travel Blog" (Page 3) Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took me to Adena Mansion & Gardens in Chillicothe. Whether you’re an Ohio history buff, an architecture fan or just love to explore beautiful homes, you’ll find something to […]

April 28, 2023

Get Ready for the 1890s

One of my favorite things about history is discovering how people in the past solved the everyday problems we all face with the resources available to them. What to eat, how to keep your house warm, how to communicate over a long distance and how to dress are just a few of the issues we […]

April 25, 2023

Road Trippin’ with Truda: Second Friday Tour of Serpent Mound

Join me as I visit the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took me to Serpent Mound in Peebles. Serpent Mound is an internationally known National Historic Landmark built by the ancient American Indian cultures of Ohio. It’s the world’s largest effigy mound and represents a snake with a curled […]

April 18, 2023

Five Sites to Visit on a Rainy Day

April showers bring May flowers. But they also create long hours stuck inside the house. Never fear! We have plenty of indoor activities that are sure to keep you and your family entertained. You might even learn a thing or two! With an Ohio History Connection membership, you’ll get free general admission for everyone covered […]