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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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Celebrate Logan's Bicentennial

The southeast Ohio town marks the milestone with a full slate of activities.

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Step Inside Fremont’s Historic Dillon House

Charles Dillon began building this grand home in 1873. Michael Free II lives there today and has merged the property’s Victorian touches with his own creativity.

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Abel’s Ohio Windsor Chairs, Newark

Windsor chairs date back to early America. Furniture-maker Bob Abel crafts them one at a time at his home workshop.

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Art for All

At the height of the Great Depression, artists banded together to offer hope through their work.

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Call to Arms

The Dayton Art Institute showcases posters that rallied support in the lead-up to World War I and World War II.

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Why We Love Cedar Point

H. John Hildebrandt worked at Cedar Point for 40 years. As the amusement park marked its 150 anniversary, he looked back at his and our connection to Ohio’s summer playground.

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Ohio State Football: The ’68 Season

Eight of the men who played for and coached alongside Woody Hayes during the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 1968 season share the story of team’s road to a national championship in their own words.

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How Ohio Stadium’s Opening Ushered in a New Era of Sports

The Horseshoe was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1922. The moment marked the rise of both Ohio State Football and the construction of new stadiums across the nation.

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3 Historic Ohio Mills You Can Visit

These 19th-century mills across our state now live on as attractions with purposes that go far beyond the properties’ original ones.

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America's Last Great Train Heist

In November 1935, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and his crew robbed a mail car in Garrettsville, Ohio, scoring a bunch of cash and making a daring escape by both car and airplane.

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Steps to Freedom

Uncover America’s past when you visit these Underground Railroad sites along the Ohio River.

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Explore “¡Cuba!” at COSI in Columbus

The Center of Science and Industry delves into the vibrant culture, history and biodiversity of this Caribbean nation.

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Ohio’s Homefront to Warfront Trail

Created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, this trail featuring 10 stops highlights our state’s connection to the war effort.

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How the Eclipse Company Town Is Preserving Southeast Ohio’s Heritage

Visit an old coal-company operation in Athens County that’s been repurposed for modern times.

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Appalachia: Outdoor Adventures

This 32-county region offers the chance to explore beautiful natural areas and historic spots across southern and eastern Ohio.

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Famous Flyer

One of World War II’s storied flying machines is being painstakingly restored near Dayton.

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5 Places to Experience the Arts in Ohio’s Appalachian Region

These five attractions share the stories, history and traditions of Ohio’s hill country.

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Ohio Road Trips: Underground Railroad

Abolitionists throughout Ohio helped former slaves escape oppression. These Underground Railroad sites tell those stories.

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