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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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Mound Cemetery, Marietta
This historic cemetery offers visitors a unique look back through time and insight into the early days of the Northwest Territory’s first permanent settlement.
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The Life and Legacy of Col. Charles Young
Charles Young was the most highly decorated African-American military officer of his time, the first black U.S. National Park superintendent and a professor at Ohio’s Wilberforce University.
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5 Ways to Explore History in Chillicothe
This southeast Ohio community is steeped in history, from the earthen mounds that served as a place of ceremony for Indigenous people to the city's role as the state’s first capital.
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Who Created Ohio State’s Brutus Buckeye?
The origins of The Ohio State University’s famous mascot began in 1965 as the brainchild of two students who were looking to make history.
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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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Explore these Lake Erie Shore Towns and Islands
Ohio’s Lake Erie islands and our state’s northwestern shoreline are full of history, nature and great lakeside towns to explore this time of year.
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Lock 15 Brewing Co., Akron
Colin Cook and Joe Karpinski play on Akron history at their brewpub along the Ohio & Erie Canal that also offers a menu of interesting eats.
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5 Ways to Experience Toledo’s Waterfront
Located where the Maumee River meets Lake Erie, this Northwest Ohio city makes for a great place to explore outdoor recreation and maritime history.
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4 Ohio Scenic Byways to Drive This Summer
Our state has 27 designated scenic routes that are perfect for summer road trips. These four across Ohio offer a glimpse into history and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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Secret Ohio: View from the Adena Mansion
The vista immortalized on Ohio’s official seal was inspired by a real place in Chillicothe, our state’s first capital.
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5 Best Hometowns to Visit this Summer
From sites that illuminate Ohio history to downtown shopping and dining, explore these spots we discovered while visiting our Best Hometowns 2021-22.
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Uncover Ohio History at the Campus Martius Museum
This Marietta museum tells the story of those who opened the Northwest Territory to settlement and features a walk through the home of Rufus Putnam, who arrived in 1788.
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Explore Native American History at 4 Ohio Parks
Walk trails that provide beautiful scenery as well as insight into the lives of those who lived here long before we did.
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Best Hometowns 2019: Fremont
The Sandusky River runs through the center of this northwest Ohio community that has deep ties to American history, a wealth of outdoor recreation and a great downtown.
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Boating, Bigfoot and Ohio’s Largest State Park
Salt Fork State Park covers more ground than any other of Ohio’s 76 state parks, and it contains plenty of history, mystery and adventure.
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Ohio Finds: Seymour Lindsey Paper Cutout
This framed paper cutting depicts an outdoor scene that includes a woman plucking peacock feathers.
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Uncover the Secrets of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Downtown Cleveland’s memorial to Cuyahoga County’s Civil War veterans is a reminder of the role Ohioans had in helping preserve the Union.
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West Virginia’s Civil War Trails
Ohio’s neighbor is the only U.S. state born of the Civil War. From preserved battlefields to a nearly 170-year-old covered bridge, these four stops offer both history and natural beauty.
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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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