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Airplanes at National Museum of the US Air Force

Sense of History

The history of Ohio is also that of our nation. Visit places that pay tribute to great Ohioans and walk in the footsteps of those who changed the world.

Downtown Sandusky Cedar Point Historical Museum (photo courtesy of Downtown Sandusky Cedar Point Historical Museum)

This Sandusky Museum Celebrates Cedar Point History

Inspired by his own cherished memories, David Kaman turned his extensive collection of Cedar Point memorabilia into a new destination in downtown Sandusky.  READ MORE >>
Golden Lamb in Lebanon opened in 1803 (courtesy of Golden Lamb)

5 Ohio Food Spots That Opened Before 1900

From the state’s oldest continuously operating business to an inn visited by Abraham Lincoln, these establishments all had their start before the turn of the 20th century.  READ MORE >>
Present day exterior of Union Terminal, home of the Cincinnati Museum Center (photo courtesy of Cincinnati Museum Center)

How Union Terminal Became an Iconic Cincinnati Landmark

It opened in 1933 as one of the nation’s most magnificent train stations, but Union Terminal’s closure in 1972 cast doubt over the beautiful art deco building’s future. Then, Superman and, years later, Hamilton County voters saved the day. READ MORE >>
Aerial view of McKinley National Memorial in Canton (photo by Aerial Agents)

Visit the Ohio Graves of 5 U.S. Presidents

Seven presidents were born in Ohio, and another called the state home before being elected. Connect with that history by visiting the final resting places of the five who are buried here.  READ MORE >>
Illustration depicting Ohio presidential sites (illustration by Laura Weizer)

Take a Presidential Road Trip Across Ohio

These locations tell the stories of the eight men from our state who held the nation’s highest office as well as the role of our country’s first ladies. READ MORE >>

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