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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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‘Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.’ in Cincinnati
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center hosts an exhibition showcasing more than two dozen African American men who changed the history and culture of our nation
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5 Reasons to Visit Our 2024-25 Best Hometowns
From a charming spot that honors legendary candies to a museum dedicated to preserving World War II history, our Best Hometowns 2024-25 offer destinations you’ll love.
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See ‘Recall. Reframe. Respond. The Art of Paul Scott’ at the Cincinnati Art Museum
With more than 100 works on display in this exhibition, British artist Paul Scott reimagines traditional ceramics as layered commentaries on history, culture and today’s pressing issues.
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Hometown Tour 2012
Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns — Archbold, Hilliard, Lebanon, Nelsonville and Oberlin — offer an array of attractions, from downtowns with restaurants and shopping to living-history villages, music productions and summer festivals.
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4 Kentucky Favorites to Visit This Spring
From booking a stay along the shore of Lake Cumberland to exploring the Kentucky Derby’s long legacy, a trip to the Bluegrass State offers food, fun, history and more.
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15 Ways to Explore Dayton this Summer
Whether you’re looking to plan a visit around summer events, aviation history or travel-worthy restaurants, here are ideas for building your trip to this storied city.
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4 Ohio Beach Towns to Visit Before Summer Ends
Waterfront eats, history and fun in the sand — these storied spots along the Lake Erie shore should be part of your travel plans. Here’s what to see, do and experience when you go.
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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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Best Hometowns 2025: Green
This community along Interstate 77 in Summit County has only been a city since 1992, but the area has a long history that’s reflected in its public amenities and businesses.
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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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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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Secret Ohio: The Keeper’s House
Marblehead Lighthouse gets all the attention, but you can also visit the 1822 home where the landmark’s first three keepers resided.
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