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How Rocky Brands Got Its Start in Nelsonville
William and F.M. Brooks founded their footwear company in Athens County in 1932. Today, it is still headquartered there and still making boots that will help you tackle the terrain.
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How Ohio Helped Make the Jeep an Icon
Between 1941 and 1945, Willys-Overland of Toledo produced more than 363,000 jeeps for the war effort. Soldiers loved the vehicle, and it grew into a popular consumer brand that today employs thousands of Ohio autoworkers.
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Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Wapakoneta
The city of Wapakoneta celebrates Neil Armstrong in a museum dedicated to the iconic astronaut’s life and accomplishments.
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Ohio’s Ouija Board Connection
During the 19th century, our state was a hotbed of spiritualism camps and parlor seances that contributed to the creation of the famous talking board we know today.
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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.
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4 Ohio Summer Festivals that Celebrate Local Heritage
From frog jumps and fried walleye to tomato wars and chicken dinners, these events embrace the heritage of the communities they call home.
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5 Ways to Experience Toledo’s Waterfront
Located where the Maumee River meets Lake Erie, this Northwest Ohio city makes for a great place to explore outdoor recreation and maritime history.
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3 Cool Pieces of Art Hidden in Plain Sight
From Darth Vader frolicking with a Care Bear in Cincinnati to a Dayton sculpture that tells the history of the Miami Valley, these Ohio public artworks invite you to look closer.
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See ‘Fragments of Epic Memory’ in Columbus
Explore the rich history and culture of the Caribbean in this Columbus Museum of Art exhibition that features works of contemporary art alongside more than 100 historic photographs.
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Lock 15 Brewing Co., Akron
Colin Cook and Joe Karpinski play on Akron history at their brewpub along the Ohio & Erie Canal that also offers a menu of interesting eats.
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Who Created Ohio State’s Brutus Buckeye?
The origins of The Ohio State University’s famous mascot began in 1965 as the brainchild of two students who were looking to make history.
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Plan a Summer Road Trip to Erie, PA and Western NY
A trip to Erie, Pennsylvania, and then on to New York’s Chautauqua Lake region offers a wealth of fun, from beaches and boating to hiking and history.
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Best Hometowns 2019: Newark
Licking County’s largest city has reinvented its downtown with upgrades that play on local history while creating a strong sense of community.
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4 Ohio Scenic Byways to Explore this Summer
From a route that follows the path of the Miami & Erie Canal to one that highlights the hometown of a national hero, these treks promise a drive through history.
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Fall Road Trips in Ohio
Explore more than 580 miles of autumn adventure with these five routes that offer plenty of history, hiking, food, family fun and more.
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Best Hometowns 2023: Lancaster
A rich history, downtown revival and location with easy access to both Columbus and the Hocking Hills make this Fairfield County community a great place to live and visit.
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Explore these Lake Erie Shore Towns and Islands
Ohio’s Lake Erie islands and our state’s northwestern shoreline are full of history, nature and great lakeside towns to explore this time of year.
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Reinventing the Aurora Inn
This northeast Ohio landmark was shuttered before its new owners teamed with HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder to create a modern hotel that honors its 90-year history.
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Hocking Hills Orchard, Logan
Visitors to Derek Mills’ orchard get a wide-ranging history lesson that’s a lot sweeter than what we learned in school.
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