Learn the story behind the beautiful McKinley National Memorial, including the symbolism behind the design, then venture into the basement to learn more about how the Memorial was constructed.
Join Truda Shinker, our membership manager, as she visits the sites in the Ohio History Connection network! This month's road trip took her to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont. The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is located in Fremont, about halfway between Toledo and Cleveland. Coming from Columbus, […]
If Ulysses S. Grant were still alive today, he would be surprised to hear that the first school he attended as boy in Southwest Ohio is now named after him.
Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army in the Civil War and 18th president of the United States was born in a one-story, timber-frame home on April 27, 1822 in Ohio.
By Nick Sacco, Park Ranger, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Included with general museum admission, but pre-registration strongly recommended. Celebrate Presidents Day, 2024 at the Ohio History Center! Stop by to create your own campaign memorabilia and take part in Presidential history programs at the Ohio History Center. Other themed activities will be available throughout the day as well. Check out the list of Presidents […]
As our only journalist president, Harding naturally examined all angles of a problem before making a decision. Celebrate President's Day by learning more about Warren Harding.
James Garfield campaigned for President as war hero who was honest and honorable, but past actions in Congress came back to challenge his run for office.
Frances Benjamin Johnston took a photograph of the last speech President William McKinley would deliver before we was assassinated.