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4 Western Pennsylvania Spots for Culture, Nature and History
Head across the Ohio border to explore these cultural attractions in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania countryside.
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Secrets of the Ohio Statehouse
The seat of our state government is filled with beautiful touches and hidden bits of history that can be discovered by way of daily tours.
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The Strange Tale of 10-Cent Beer Night
What the Cleveland Indians dreamed up during the summer of 1974 is a bizarre slice of baseball folklore and an odd page of Ohio history.
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Floodwall Murals, Portsmouth
This southern Ohio city’s dozens of downtown murals depict scenes from local history reaching back centuries.
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Ohio’s Lake Erie Lighthouses
The beacons that stand along our shoreline illuminate our state’s long maritime history. Here are 12 places where you can connect with that heritage.
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Experience Summer in West Virginia
Whether you’re looking for family fun and relaxation, history and music, or whitewater rafting and outdoor adventure, these four Mountain State spots deliver.
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Ohio Finds: “Landing of the Pioneers” Painting
Artist Sala Bosworth’s work depicts the arrival of The Ohio Company in 1788. Samuel P. Hildreth, author of the 1848 book “Pioneer History of the Ohio Valley” commissioned the piece.
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Grove City Adventures
Whether you prefer the thrill of competition, shopping, history or just relaxing with a glass of wine, fun awaits in this Columbus suburb.
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Sauder Village’s 1920s Main Street
Ohio’s largest living-history attraction has added a new chapter to its Walk Through Time: a downtown block of discovery that’s 100 years in the making.
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‘Ohio: An Unnatural History’ in Fremont
This special exhibition at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums examines the role folklore plays in our lives.
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The Rise and Fall of the Lustron Home
Lustron Corp. hoped its prefabricated steel homes would address the need for postwar housing. The company’s Columbus factory closed after making just 2,600 homes, most of which still stand today.
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The Historical Markers of Marietta’s Sewah Studios
Marietta’s Sewah Studios connects the past to the present with its instantly recognizable signs.
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Visit Southwest Ohio’s Ancient Earthworks
Created by cultures that lived here long ago, Fort Ancient and Serpent Mound have extraordinary stories to tell.
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President McKinley’s Final Days
The William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum delves into the legacy of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition with an exhibition and presentation.
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Peoples Mortuary Museum, Marietta
Bill Peoples’ museum houses a collection of interesting artifacts that offers insight into the funeral business and how it evolved over 150 years.
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Heritage Road Trips: Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
Our state’s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks have been nominated for recognition as a World Heritage Site. Explore these elaborately designed places where Native Americans once gathered.
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John Rankin House, Ripley
This home overlooking the Ohio River offered hope to more than 2,000 men and women escaping slavery along the Underground Railroad.
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Fans of Flight
Aviation-loving volunteers and staff bring the history and joy of flying to museum visitors.
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Ohio’s Ancient Native American Sites
Native American tribes created elaborate earthworks across Ohio that can still be seen today. These locations contain many mysteries, but also connect us to those who lived here thousands of years ago.
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