Ohio Life

Inside the National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Columbus’ beautiful and thought-provoking museum highlights the experiences of those who’ve risked their lives for the freedoms we enjoy.

Children’s book author Kellie DuBay Gillis (photo by Keli Schimelpfenig, Shiny Penny Studios)

How Kellie DuBay Gillis’ Science Career Shaped Her Nature-Focused Children’s Books

The Fairview Park-based environmental scientist’s enchanting kids books aim to inspire an appreciation for the outdoors.

Why We Love Cedar Point

H. John Hildebrandt worked at Cedar Point for 40 years. As the amusement park marked its 150 anniversary, he looked back at his and our connection to Ohio’s summer playground.

Adams County “Lemon Star” barn quilt (photo courtesy of Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau)

How Ohio Launched America's Barn Quilt Phenomenon

The barn quilt phenomenon began in Adams County more than two decades ago. Today, there are driving tours across Ohio and far beyond that invite travelers to hit the road.

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Kings Island Opens in Mason, Ohio

In spring of 1972, southwest Ohio’s famous amusement park welcomed visitors for the first time. Attractions included a new wooden roller coaster known as The Racer. READ MORE >>

Cy Young warming up before an old timers' game

The Ohio Town that Baseball Legend Cy Young Called Home

Cy Young’s name is synonymous with Major League Baseball’s most dominant pitchers. He was born in Tuscarawas County in 1867, and he lived there both during and after his career in the big leagues. READ MORE >>

Woman relaxing on patio table next to a Lustron home in the late 1940s (photo courtesy of Ohio History Connection)

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. READ MORE >>

Group photo of people attending the “Freedom’s Heroes” monument dedication at Ripley’s Maplewood Cemetery in 1892 (photo courtesy of Ohio History Connection)

‘Freedom’s Heroes’ Monument Unveiled

In May 1892, family and friends of Ohio abolitionist and minister John Rankin and his wife, Jean, paid tribute to the couple who helped more than 2,000 people find freedom. READ MORE >>

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