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Great Ohio Road Trips: Underground Railroad
Abolitionists throughout Ohio helped former slaves escape oppression. These Underground Railroad sites tell those stories.
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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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Steps to Freedom
Uncover America’s past when you visit these Underground Railroad sites along the Ohio River.
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‘Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad’
The Canton Museum of Art showcases an exhibition of photographs by Dallas-based photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales.
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Runaway Success
Novelist Tracy Chevalier’s book digs deep into 1850s Ohio with a story that weaves together Quakers, quilting and the Underground Railroad.
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‘Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.’ in Cincinnati
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center hosts an exhibition showcasing more than two dozen African American men who changed the history and culture of our nation
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Haunted Ohio: Historic Buxton Inn
Granville’s Historic Buxton Inn has welcomed famous guests ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Henry Ford. The property is spiritually active with a cast of characters tied to its past.
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West Virginia: 5 Fascinating Finds
From a secret government bunker to a re-creation of an early 20th-century mining town, get a new perspective on the Mountain State at these spots
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Heritage Road Trips: Historic Bridges
These famous spans throughout the state offer insight into Ohio history, the evolution of travel and the role of waterfront industry.
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My Ohio: Two Men and a Map
A driving tour connects father and son to Ohio’s history and resplendent autumn landscapes.
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Drive Through History
Heading out on one of Ohio’s Scenic Byways is a fun way to travel through time.
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Heritage Road Trips
Take a drive on one of the Ohio Scenic Byways for a dose of natural beauty and a glimpse into our state’s past. Here are five great routes to get you started.
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Explore Ohio: 32 Virtual Experiences
Even if you can’t visit in person, you can still learn, explore and have fun thanks to these online offerings created by cultural institutions across the Buckeye State.
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The Trailblazer: Col. Charles Young
Charles Young was the most highly decorated African-American military officer of his time, the first black U.S. National Park superintendent and a professor at Ohio’s Wilberforce University.
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Creating History
Miami University Art Museum’s “Telling a People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature” features 130 works published during the past 50 years.
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Lake Erie Shores & Islands: 9 New Finds
Welcome to some of Ohio’s finest lakeside restaurants, attractions and beach-town fun.
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Logan's Bicentennial
The southeast Ohio town marks the milestone with a full slate of activities.
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