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The Rich History of Put-in-Bay’s Tiny Wooden Church
Sandusky native Jay Cooke helped finance this historic wooden church at Put-in-Bay more than 150 years ago.
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How Ohio’s Canal Era Helped Shape the State’s History
A groundbreaking idea began to take shape in Ohio 200 years ago this summer, as the simultaneous creation of two major canals ultimately opened the state to trade and transformed the place we call home.
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History Comes to Life
The Battle of Lake Erie, a key conflict during the War of 1812, will be commemorated with bicentennial events this summer.
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Taste History at Carillon Brewing Co.
Carillon Brewing Co. offers visitors a glimpse into 1850s-era Dayton through the food and drink of the times.
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3 Ways to Explore Black History
These Ohio institutions share insight and inspiration as they showcase stories and artwork that highlight the African American experience.
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Big Ideas
Dayton’s long history as a cradle of innovation comes alive at these historic spots.
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How an Ohio High Schooler Designed Our 50-Star Flag
In 1958, Robert Heft of Lancaster envisioned an updated American flag. The rest is history.
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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’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.
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Haunted History: 4 Ohio Ghost Tours
These tours of historic landmarks across Ohio will capture your imagination and put a chill in your bones.
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Secret Ohio: Queen City Underground Tour
Cincinnati has a long history that comes to light once you delve into the secrets of the city’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.
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Get a Taste of Appalachian History
Local haunted tours and upstart distilleries embrace the history of Appalachia.
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Visit the Oldest Home in Muskingum County
The Dr. Increase Mathews House in Zanesville, widely considered the oldest home in the county, today serves as a museum dedicated to the area’s history.
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Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center, Cleveland
The Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center tells the story of Cleveland’s abolitionist history and those who helped freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad.
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Josh Compton’s ‘The Big Trail’ Tells the Story of Tuscarawas County
The musician wrote and recorded a collection of folk songs that trace the history of his home. It stretches from surveyor Christopher Gist’s arrival in 1750 to the Great Flood of 1913.
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Sample History + Hops in Findlay
Findlay Brewing Co. teams with the Hancock Historical Museum for a beer series focusing on local history.
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Explore History and Culture in Michigan
Head north and and you’ll find a range of destinations that celebrate our nation’s history and heritage.
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The Case of Ohio’s Best Documented UFO
What happened in the skies near Charles Mill Lake on Oct. 18, 1973, stands as one of the most credible UFO experiences in United States history. It is known as the Coyne Incident.
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Four Frightful History Tours
Want to put an extra chill into your October? Try these four creepy history tours.
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