Ohio Life

Ohio’s National Park Service Sites

From the wilds of the Cuyahoga Valley to the field where the Wright brothers flew, here’s where you can experience America’s story.

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.

Dining room table at Springfield’s Frank Lloyd Wright designed Westcott House (photo by Andrew Pielage)

How Springfield Saved its Frank Lloyd Wright Home

The Westcott House went through modifications that marred the architect’s original vision and decades of dilapidation before a community effort brought it back to its original splendor.

An aerial view of Ohio Stadium in 1926 (photo courtesy of The Ohio State University Archives)

How Ohio Stadium’s Opening Ushered in a New Era of Sports

The Horseshoe was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1922. The moment marked the rise of both Ohio State Football and the construction of new stadiums across the nation.

Man in hospital bed making heart with doctor’s hand (photo by iStock)

Live Well Ohio: March/April 2023

Learn about the difference organ donors make, and get advice for healthier ways to fuel your body.

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Benjamin Clarence "Bull Moose" Jackson (seated lower right) posing with King Records founder Syd Nathan (center with glasses) (photo courtesy of Steve Halper)

The Legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records

Syd Nathan’s legendary label signed James Brown and released music from a lineup of groundbreaking Black artists. Today, the city and a local foundation are working to revive the building it once called home. READ MORE >>

Shipwrecks of Lake Erie

Our Great Lake holds the remains of hundreds of vessels that disappeared beneath its surface. Today, divers and researchers work to preserve their stories. READ MORE >>

Visit the Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum

This historic site tells the story of how one of the world’s most famous inventors got his start in the Erie County town of Milan. READ MORE >>

Family on the steps of John Rankin House

Visit 5 Underground Railroad Sites in Ohio

Walk in the footsteps of history at these five properties across the state that helped guide freedom seekers north to Canada. READ MORE >>

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