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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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‘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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Visit 5 Underground Railroad Sites in Ohio
Walk in the footsteps of history at these five properties across the state that helped guide freedom seekers north to Canada.
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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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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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Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center, Cleveland
The Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center tells the story of Cleveland’s abolitionist history and those who helped freedom seekers along 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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Photographer & Writer Guidelines | Ohio Magazine
Guidelines on freelance photography and writing.
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Film Shares the History of the African American Community of Braceville, Ohio
See “History Forgotten and Now For All to See” Feb. 16 at the Robins Theatre in Warren.
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‘Freedom’s Heroes’ Monument Unveiled
In May 1892, family and friends of Ohio abolitionist and minister John Rankin and his wife, Jean, paid tribute to the couple who helped more than 2,000 people find freedom.
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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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4 Ohio Scenic Byways to Explore this Summer
From a route that follows the path of the Miami & Erie Canal to one that highlights the hometown of a national hero, these treks promise a drive through history.
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John A. Roebling and Cincinnati’s Famous Bridge
In 1856, the inventor began work on an Ohio River crossing that he saw as both a work of art and a monument to engineering.
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Explore a Legendary Life at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
The National Park Service site in Wilberforce, which shares the story of an inspiring and groundbreaking man, is now open after a two-year restoration.
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Visit the Oldest Home in Muskingum County
The Dr. Increase Mathews House in Zanesville, widely considered the oldest home in the county, today serves as a museum dedicated to the area’s history.
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3 Ways to Explore Black History
These Ohio institutions share insight and inspiration as they showcase stories and artwork that highlight the African American experience.
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