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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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The Day the Chicago Cubs Played in Marion, Ohio
In September 1920, the Major League ballclub visited to face off against the hometown team of presidential candidate Warren G. Harding.
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The Discovery of the Johnstown Mastodon
In August 1926, a farmer in Johnstown, Ohio, unearthed the skeleton of a prehistoric mastodon. It went on to have a second life at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
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A. Roy Knabenshue’s Toledo No. 1 Takes Flight
On June 30, 1905, the Ohio-born aeronaut took to the skies over Toledo to demonstrate the capabilities of his airship.
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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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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 Finds: Seymour Lindsey Paper Cutout
This framed paper cutting depicts an outdoor scene that includes a woman plucking peacock feathers.
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The Ohio State-Michigan Snow Bowl
On Nov. 25, 1950, the Buckeyes and Wolverines faced off in a matchup that saw high winds and a field covered in snow.
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The Great Flood of 1936
That spring, Marietta was just one of many river towns overtaken by rising waters that covered portions of a dozen states.
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Toni Morrison’s Journey to Becoming a Literary Icon Began in Ohio
As a child growing up near the steel mills of Lorain, Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate from the “lip of Lake Erie,” learned to love — and tell — a great tale.
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Sand Hollow Winery & Speakeasy, Licking County
Jim Young turned his hobby into a Licking County winery. Then, he created a fun speakeasy in Newark. And, yes, you do need a password.
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Kyle Kondik on Ohio’s Role as a Swing State
In all but two elections since 1896, Ohio has selected the winning presidential candidate. Here's why.
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Theodore Roosevelt Dedicates the McKinley Memorial
On Sept. 30, 1907, the 26th president of the United States traveled to Canton to dedicate the monument paying tribute to his predecessor.
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Ohio Literary Trail
This book lover’s road trip includes the family home of the woman who helped change Americans’ views on slavery and a museum celebrating the art of the picture book.
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How One Advertisement by the Jordan Motor Car Co. Changed an Industry
Cleveland’s Ned Jordan ran an advertisement in 1923 that forever altered automobile marketing. It didn’t focus on price, engine size or features. It sold a feeling.
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My Ohio: Bear Tracks
An encounter with a jogger leads to an eagle sighting that results in a lesson about wildlife.
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Tom Runnells Turns His Passion for Baseball Into Art
The former Major League Baseball player, manager and coach turns old baseballs into works of art.
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Brian Michael Bendis on the Enduring Appeal of Comics
The Cleveland native talked with us about his move from Marvel Comics to the home of Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.
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Artist Dan Chudzinski Takes Bigfoot to the Moon
The Mazza Museum curator discusses the allure of hyper-realistic art and sending an image of one of his works to the lunar surface.
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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Cincinnati celebrates its German heritage every September with a huge festival. Here are three reasons why it is the largest celebration of its kind in North America.
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