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Ohio Finds: Squirrel Hunters Discharge Papers

After more than 15,000 civilians assembled in Cincinnati to defend the city against Confederate forces, Ohio Gov. David Tod recognized them for their service.

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Ohio Finds: John “Okey” Canfield Wood Carving

Birds were a favorite subject for the artist, with pieces ranging from traditional folk-art carvings to more outsider works like this one.

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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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Kingwood Center Gardens Gets Makeover

The estate of Charles Kelley King will now be open to visitors year-round with the addition of a new visitors’ center complete with a gallery, greenhouse and Buehler’s Fresh Foods cafe.

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Ohio’s Historic Ellen Biddle Shipman Gardens

Landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman was a pioneer in her field. Here's where you can still see her work today.

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President Warren G. Harding’s Funeral

On Aug. 10, 1923, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison met in Marion to pay tribute to their fallen friend.

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Ohio Finds: Miniature Blanket Chest

This circa-1830 chest with a distinct, thumbprint-like decoration is similar to ones crafted by Coshocton County makers.

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Read “Ohio Indian Trails”

First published in 1933, Frank Wilcox’s “Ohio Indian Trails” gets reissue.

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Rutherford B. Hayes Marries Lucy Webb

On Dec. 30, 1852, the future president and first lady were wed in a simple ceremony at the home of the bride’s mother in Cincinnati.

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Ohio Finds: Jewelry Store Trade Sign

This example of a unique form of advertising during the late 19th and early 20th centuries was once installed outside a Factory Street business in Canal Dover.

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Ohio Finds: Mocha Ware with Blue Seaweed Design

East Liverpool potters made this porcelain during the second half of the 19th century.

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Ohio Finds: Kenton Hardware Co. Nite Coach

This piece was produced during the 1920s, as the Kenton-based company began making toys alongside its functional cast iron products

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Motts Military Museum, Groveport

Warren Motts’ collection of military artifacts serves as a tribute to our men and women in uniform.

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Ohio Finds: William John Edmondson Painting

A member of one of our state’s famous artistic families created this autumn landscape of rolling meadows.

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Heritage Highway

There are faster ways to traverse our state, but the National Road offers travelers fascinating stops along the way.

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Roadside Ohio: Larger Than Life

From oversized ears of corn to a giant Campbell’s Soup can, discover larger-than-life landmarks that offer a whimsical take on our state’s history, culture and creativity.

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Roadside Ohio: Gravesites, Memorials and Monuments

From Cincinnati’s Passenger Pigeon Memorial to Alan Freed’s grave, visit these spots that honor legendary figures, community spirit and pivotal moments in Ohio history.

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Best Hometowns 2019: Gallipolis

This Ohio River village settled by 500 French immigrants in 1790 embraces its history while looking to the future with a successful downtown revitalization program and a stellar public library.

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The Ohio Town Where Dum Dums Lollipops Are Made

We took a trip to Bryan, Ohio, to see firsthand how one of our state’s most famous candies is made and learn about long history of the family-owned business behind it.

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Aviator Glenn Curtiss Makes Historic Flight

After taking off from Euclid Beach on Aug. 31, 1910, the pilot and plane-maker landed at Cedar Point 1 hour and 17 minutes later.

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