Ohio Life

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

Stitched Together: Ohio and the Barn Quilt

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.

3 Questions: Tom Runnells

The former Major League Baseball player, manager and coach turns old baseballs into works of art.

Valley Gem Sternwheeler on the Ohio River

Road Trips: History Tour of Marietta

Take a trip into the past in Marietta, the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory.

Locomotives at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum

Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum, Sugarcreek

This Tuscarawas County destination provides guided tours that offer a walk through the glory days of railroads.

Ohio Finds: Zoar Garden Notebook

This personal notebook chronicles the work of Simon Beuter, who cared for the German Separatists community’s expansive garden.

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Wright Brothers National Museum at Carillon Historical Park

Road Trips: Iconic Ohioans

Ohioans changed the world. Here is where you can revisit history and learn more about some of our most notable names. READ MORE >>

Ohio’s Ulysses S. Grant Historic Sites

The 18th president of the United States was born in Point Pleasant on April 27, 1822. Visit his birthplace home and other southwest Ohio locations that shaped his life. READ MORE >>

The Last Great Train Heist

In November 1935, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and his crew robbed a mail car in Garrettsville, Ohio, scoring a bunch of cash and making a daring escape by both car and airplane. READ MORE >>

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. READ MORE >>

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