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William McKinley Monument outside Ohio Statehouse in Columbus (photo by Jaci Starkey)

See Ohio in a New Way at These Six Historic Sites

In celebration of Ohio Statehood Day on March 1, we share six places, artifacts and landmarks that illuminate history and help us see our shared heritage in new ways.

Exterior of RiverRock House in Willoughby (photo by Erik Drost)

How a Mother and Daughter Built Frank Lloyd Wright’s Last Home in Ohio

The legendary American architect’s final home design was sitting on his drafting table at the time of his death. More than six decades later, Debbie and Sarah Dykstra put it on the Lake County property where it was always intended to go.

Lincoln’s Funeral Train Stops in Cleveland

On April 28, 1865, mourners gathered on the city’s Public Square to pay their final respects to President Abraham Lincoln.

Boxer Davey Moore and the Fight that Shook the World

In 1963, Springfield resident Davey Moore took part in a boxing match that garnered the attention of California’s governor, Pope John XXIII and a 21-year-old known as Bob Dylan.

Cleveland, Alan Freed and the World’s First Rock Concert

On March 21, 1952, thousands of people crowded into the Cleveland Arena for the Moondog Coronation Ball, which was expected to go on for hours. Instead, the show was shut down before the end of the first band’s set.

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How Ohio Shaped the Music of Jason Molina

In March 2013, Jason Molina died at age 39, leaving behind a beautiful and critically acclaimed catalog of songs that evokes a weathered Midwestern spirit. READ MORE >>

The Great Flood of 1936

That spring, Marietta was just one of many river towns overtaken by rising waters that covered portions of a dozen states. READ MORE >>

Springfield’s Hartman Rock Garden is a Folk Art Masterpiece

During the Great Depression, Ben Hartman created a collection of interesting and idiosyncratic folk art sculptures at his southwest Ohio home. READ MORE >>

Judy Garland being welcomed by Columbus Mayor Myron Gessaman (photo courtesy of Ohio History Connection)

Judy Garland Visits Columbus

In March 1938, actress and singer Judy Garland appeared and performed in our capital city as part of a tour promoting her new film. READ MORE >>

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