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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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Only Days Left to Save the Historic Roche de Boeuf Bridge in Waterville
After a year of effort, the Save the Bridge Association and the community of Waterville will learn the fate of this historic landmark April 9.
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How the Eclipse Company Town Preserves Southeast Ohio Heritage
Visit an old coal-company operation in Athens County that’s been repurposed for modern times.
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Harding Cabin, Mount Sterling
President Warren G. Harding’s campaign manager and attorney general built this lakeside cabin in 1918. You can book a stay there year-round.
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Little Brown Jug, Delaware
This longstanding harness-racing tradition returns to central Ohio each September. Here’s the rundown on what you need to know before you go.
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Schoenbrunn Village, New Philadelphia
Founded in 1772, this village in what is today Tuscarawas County was the site of Ohio’s first Christian settlement.
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Hale Farm & Village Civil War Re-enactment
The sights and sounds of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign come to the village of Bath.
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Wood County and Ohio’s Poor Farms
The Wood County Historical Center & Museum presents an exhibition commemorating one of Ohio’s early humanitarian efforts.
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Rutherford B. Hayes Statue, Delaware
Our 19th president was born in this central-Ohio community, but until 2019 you might not have noticed. Today, a downtown statue commemorates his life and service.
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Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Set for $20 Million Restoration
This 352-foot-tall South Bass Island landmark commemorates Ohio’s role in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
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Learn About the Race for Flight at Carillon Historical Park
Author, economic historian and professor Burton W. Folsom Jr. discusses the early competition to reach the skies during a presentation about his new book.
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Heritage Road Trips 2018
These four museums that celebrate Ohio’s industrial heritage offer a window into how we helped the nation grow.
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Visit 3 Historic Ohio Cemeteries
From bold stone tributes to folk-art graves, our historic cemeteries offer a look into who we were and are.
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Saving a Historic Treasure
Residents of Zoar fear flooding will eliminate their special heritage
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The Revival
Over-the-Rhine is one of the most intact 19th-century urban historic districts in the nation. Here’s how Cincinnati saved it.
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Discover 3 Newly Recognized Underground Railroad Sites in Appalachian Ohio
The National Park Service has recently acknowledged three Ohio communities that played a role in helping Civil War-era freedom seekers.
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How Ohio Shaped the World with Innovations and Firsts
Showcasing problem-solving and ingenuity, America 250-Ohio’s Innovation Trail celebrates our state’s innovation stories.
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What to See and Do in Columbus this Season
Spring brings a host of exhibitions and events to our capital city, from King Tut and Ohio authors to food festivals and live music.
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Work of Faith
Nick America has spent his life repairing church steeples and bell towers across the nation.
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How Forgotten Songwriter Ernest Ball Rose to Fame
He isn’t a household name these days, but it’s estimated that the Cleveland native penned over a thousand songs, including Irish-themed standards that are still sung each Saint Patrick’s Day.
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