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The Signal Tree, Akron
Local lore says American Indian tribes once used this unusually shaped tree to navigate the region, but the burr oak’s real roots remain a mystery.
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Bathtub from the USS Maine, Findlay
This artifact from the famous battleship journeyed from the bottom of the sea to the Hancock Historical Museum.
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Memphis Belle Marks Milestone
The celebrated World War II flyer moves closer to being displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton.
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Presidents Day at Spiegel Grove
February is a great time to visit Fremont’s Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
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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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The Legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records
Syd Nathan’s legendary label signed James Brown and released music from a lineup of groundbreaking Black artists. Today, the city and a local foundation are working to revive the building it once called home.
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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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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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The American Way
The Smithsonian Institution's new traveling exhibit chronicles journeys past and present.
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The NFL’s First Game Was Played in Dayton
Here’s how America’s fall obsession took its initial steps in Dayton during the autumn of 1920.
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The Memphis Belle, Dayton
See the legendary World War II aircraft and learn its story at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
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Hamilton’s Historic Farmers Market
This gathering around the Butler County courthouse dates back to 1875. Here’s what you'll find there on Saturday mornings, May through October.
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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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Echoes of Battle
The Toledo Museum of Art offers a look at the Civil War from eyewitness observers and artists of the era.
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Hometown Legend
Newcomerstown honors pitcher Cy Young, one of the greatest players of all time.
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The Legacy of Master Carver Ernest Warther
Ernest Warther’s formal education ended in second grade, but his ability to make elaborate, hand-carved depictions of trains from the steam-locomotive era cemented him as a genius in his own right.
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Toledo Hosted the Longest-Ever U.S. Open in 1931
In 1931, the U.S. Open at Toledo's Inverness Club finished with an epic ending that has never been repeated.
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The 1982 Freezer Bowl
In the winter of 1982, the Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers clashed beside the Ohio River in an AFC Championship matchup that remains one of the coldest NFL games ever.
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Visit these Museums Dedicated to Classic Cars
Northern Ohio has long played a role in the auto industry. These museums highlight both famous and long-forgotten models.
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Author David McCullough on ‘The Wright Brothers’
The Pulitzer Prize winner discusses his book about Orville and Wilbur Wright and how the Ohio brothers brought the airplane to the world.
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