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One Designer Coat with Multiple Stories

A coat recently rediscovered in collections tells the story of who designed it, who sold it and who wore it, each story more compelling than the last.

Political Cartoons in America

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 […]

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 […]

Spring Is Here! Baby Animals in Ohio Memory

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 […]

Oral Histories of LGBTQ+ Ohioans: A Place for Us

By Matthew Belak. LGBTQ+ Ohioans share their stories as part of Ohio History Connection's GOHI Project.

Donor Spotlight- Jay Jackson

The photos above, taken decades apart, illustrate the dedication and passion that John "Jay" Jackson has held over the years for earthworks sites throughout Ohio. His interest began at an early age, fostered by his father, who taught him the meaning behind the sites and instilled the respect and awe that Jackson retains for them […]

The Integration of Ohio Colleges

April is National Kite Month!