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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 […]

When the “Swarm of Iron Bees” Came to Willoughby, Ohio

Manuscripts Curator Matthew Benz describes a recent acquisition: an 1860s handbill advertising a series of scientific lectures and demonstrations.

Fourth of July Reflection: “This is Ohio’s Time”

By Doug Preisse and Michael B. Coleman, Co-Chairs of the America 250-Ohio Commission The July 4th holiday conjures up images of fireworks and backyard barbecues. It should also remind us of our nation’s history, the Declaration of Independence and our commitment to uphold this experiment in American democracy. Although Ohio was not one of the original […]

Fun in the Sun: Ohio’s Coney Island

Look, Up in the Sky! Superman’s Cleveland Roots

Celebrating Pride by Marking Diverse Ohio

The Gay Ohio History Initiative (GOHI) is celebrating Pride by publicly announcing the launch of a 3-year project, Marking Diverse Ohio (MDO).

Black Brigade of Cincinnati

This Flag Day, learn about the first U.S. military unit of African American soldiers to serve in the Civil War.

🎶 School’s Out for Summer 🎶

🎶 School's Out for Summer 🎶

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 […]

Big Bear: The Original Columbus Supermarket