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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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Ohio Finds: Silver Percheron Trophies
These trophy vases were awarded to horses from Woodside Farms of Sandusky.
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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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West Virginia Adventures
From raging whitewater to relaxing train rides, check out five ways to explore the Mountain State
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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 Rike’s Toy Parade Tradition
Between 1923 and 1942, Dayton’s Rike-Kumler Co. department store hosted a colorful parade through the city to kick off the holiday shopping season.
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National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Columbus
Our capital city’s new attraction offers poignant glimpses of life on and off the battlefield.
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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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‘Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins’ in Lancaster
An exhibition at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio running through April 26 highlights the life and art of forgotten 20th-century illustrator Barbara Shermund.
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How Spangler Candy Co. Revived the Necco Wafer
In 2018, the beloved Necco Wafer disappeared from store shelves. In summer 2020, the Bryan, Ohio-based maker of Dum Dums brought them back.
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Van Wert Launches its Peony Festival
In 1932, the city held the first installment of this event, which was revived in the 1950s following a 14-year hiatus and continues today.
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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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The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Air Races
The National Air Races came to the city in 1929, bringing a high-flying spectacle to the city’s new airport. The event returned for years, until changing times and, ultimately, tragedy spelled its end.
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Experience a Unique Getaway at Pullman Bed & Breakfast in Dennison
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to stay in a luxury, 1920-era railcar, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum has your answer.
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Visions of America
The Akron Art Museum marks the National Park Service centennial with photographs of our public lands and historic places.
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Home of the Brave
The Ohio History Center honors "The American Soldier" with a poignant photo exhibit of the men and women of wars past and present.
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My Ohio: Travels with Charlie
Want to learn about life? Spend your boyhood riding around with your grandfather.
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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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‘Life is a Highway: Art and American Car Culture’
A summer exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art looks at how the automobile has impacted our lives.
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See the Carillon Tree of Light in Dayton
The return of the Carillon Tree of Light serves as the kickoff to a monthlong celebration at Dayton’s Carillon Historical Park.
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