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Secrets of the Ohio Statehouse
The seat of our state government is filled with beautiful touches and hidden bits of history that can be discovered by way of daily tours.
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Ohio Finds: “Landing of the Pioneers” Painting
Artist Sala Bosworth’s work depicts the arrival of The Ohio Company in 1788. Samuel P. Hildreth, author of the 1848 book “Pioneer History of the Ohio Valley” commissioned the piece.
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Floodwall Murals, Portsmouth
This southern Ohio city’s dozens of downtown murals depict scenes from local history reaching back centuries.
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Experience Summer in West Virginia
Whether you’re looking for family fun and relaxation, history and music, or whitewater rafting and outdoor adventure, these four Mountain State spots deliver.
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The Rise and Fall of the Lustron Home
Lustron Corp. hoped its prefabricated steel homes would address the need for postwar housing. The company’s Columbus factory closed after making just 2,600 homes, most of which still stand today.
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The Historical Markers of Marietta’s Sewah Studios
Marietta’s Sewah Studios connects the past to the present with its instantly recognizable signs.
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Visit Southwest Ohio’s Ancient Earthworks
Created by cultures that lived here long ago, Fort Ancient and Serpent Mound have extraordinary stories to tell.
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President McKinley’s Final Days
The William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum delves into the legacy of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition with an exhibition and presentation.
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Peoples Mortuary Museum, Marietta
Bill Peoples’ museum houses a collection of interesting artifacts that offers insight into the funeral business and how it evolved over 150 years.
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Ohio’s Ancient Native American Sites
Native American tribes created elaborate earthworks across Ohio that can still be seen today. These locations contain many mysteries, but also connect us to those who lived here thousands of years ago.
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‘Ohio: An Unnatural History’ in Fremont
This special exhibition at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums examines the role folklore plays in our lives.
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Schoenbrunn Village, New Philadelphia
Founded in 1772, this village in what is today Tuscarawas County was the site of Ohio’s first Christian settlement.
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Wood County and Ohio’s Poor Farms
The Wood County Historical Center & Museum presents an exhibition commemorating one of Ohio’s early humanitarian efforts.
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Rutherford B. Hayes Statue, Delaware
Our 19th president was born in this central-Ohio community, but until 2019 you might not have noticed. Today, a downtown statue commemorates his life and service.
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Hale Farm & Village Civil War Re-enactment
The sights and sounds of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign come to the village of Bath.
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Saving a Historic Treasure
Residents of Zoar fear flooding will eliminate their special heritage
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Grove City Adventures
Whether you prefer the thrill of competition, shopping, history or just relaxing with a glass of wine, fun awaits in this Columbus suburb.
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Ohio Adopts the Swallow-Tail Burgee as its Flag
In 1902, nearly 100 years after Ohio became a state, the legislature approved a flag design that symbolizes our history and place in the nation.
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Ross County Rendezvous
Discover the history, food, shopping and culture of Chillicothe and Ross County.
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Valley Gem Sternwheeler, Marietta
An excursion on the Valley Gem sternwheeler is the perfect way to explore the history and charm of Marietta.
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