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Road Trips: Ohio Military Museums and Memorials
These destinations across Ohio honor those who gave of themselves to protect the United States of America.
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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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12 Must-Visit Spots in Ohio’s Appalachian Region
Spanning 32 Ohio counties, this part of our state offers experiences that highlight the outdoors, history and culture. Here are 12 destinations to put on your list.
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102 Days & Nights of Summer (2016)
The Buckeye State provides plenty of ways to fill your calendar.
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Biking the Towpath Trail
If you want to learn a little Ohio & Erie Canal history, bike this scenic portion of the trail through northeast Ohio.
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How Ohio’s Harry M. Stevens Changed the Ballpark Experience
The native of England settled in Niles, Ohio, before trading his mill job for the baseball business. The innovations he pioneered remain part of the fan experience to this day.
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Explore the Life of Warren G. Harding in Marion
In 1920, Warren G. Harding campaigned for president from his front porch in Marion. You can tour his home and visit the Presidential Library & Museum that puts his legacy in a new light.
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Ohio and the Front Porch Campaign
Before whistle-stop tours and crisscrossing the country, presidential candidates spoke to crowds at their own homes. Here’s how three Ohioans used the approach to win our nation’s highest office.
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Visit the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor
The former president’s Lake County home played a pivotal role in his campaign for the White House as the site of his front-porch campaign.
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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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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.
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The Model Soldier
Col. Charles Young, raised in the Ohio River town of Ripley, was a military leader, diplomat and scholar.
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Homes with History
Let the hosts of these Cincinnati-area bed and breakfasts pamper you before the holiday season starts.
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See 3 Museum Exhibits that Explore Black History
Check out this trio of interesting and educational exhibitions that offer insight into the African American experience and African art in America.
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Call to Arms
The Dayton Art Institute showcases posters that rallied support in the lead-up to World War I and World War II.
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3 Ohio Scenic Byways Packed With History
From the streets of historic Granville to the farm where Bob Evans and his family lived, these scenic byways offer insight into our state’s history.
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Visit Ohio's Eight Presidential Sites
Eight Ohioans held our nation’s highest office. These historic sites across the state celebrate their contributions.
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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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Visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums in Fremont
Webb Hayes’ tribute to his parents at the northwest Ohio estate they called home was the nation’s first presidential library and museum.
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Ulysses S. Grant’s 120th Birthday Celebration
In the spring of 1942, residents of Point Pleasant joined the Boy Scouts of America and the Sons of the American Revolution to recognize the life of Ohio native Ulysses S. Grant.
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